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[Managing Superwarfarin Poisoning: A Challenging Case].
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Revista medica de Chile [Rev Med Chil] 2023 Jun; Vol. 151 (6), pp. 797-800. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Human intoxication by long-acting anticoagulant rodenticides, known as superwarfarins, causes coagulopathy that is difficult to manage. We present the case of a 42-year-old man who ingested a toxic dose of rodenticide in a suicide attempt, evolving with epistaxis, INR of 11.6, and needing hospitalization. For seven days, serial controls of coagulation tests were carried out, with optimization of different doses of Vitamin K supplementation. The case highlights this type of anticoagulant's potency and prolonged half-life (approximately six weeks), which requires regular clinical control and satisfactory treatment adherence.
Details
- Language :
- Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 0717-6163
- Volume :
- 151
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revista medica de Chile
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38801389
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4067/s0034-98872023000600797