The antidote Vitamin K
Antidotes against an active substance are called antidotes. They cancel out the effect of the drug. If side effects such as heavy bleeding occur when taking Marcumar, for example, such an antidote is needed.
Since the effect of Marcumar is based on the displacement of vitamin K, the administration of vitamin K can reduce the effect and thus also the side effects of Marcumar. Here up to 40mg vitamin K can be taken or given into the vein. If there is even a life-threatening bleeding, such as a cerebral hemorrhage, the vitamin K does not help quickly enough.The reason for this is that although it leads to the formation of the clotting factors that can stop bleeding, it takes time. Therefore, in very acute cases the direct administration of clotting factors is more helpful.
Prescription requirement
A prescription is required for all dosages of Marcumar®!
Prices
Since one always speaks of the cost pressure in the health service, I consider it important to also experience prices for Marcumar®: Marcumar® | N1 20 tablets | € 12.54 Marcumar® | N2 50 tablets | € 16.34 Marcumar® | N3 100 tablets | € 22.62 Manufacturers are given as examples and were selected at random. We have no personal connection with any manufacturer!
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