Nursing, Pharmacology and Healthcare

Lipid and Anticoagulation Management

Drug–drug interactions are a concern for all patients receiving numerous medications, particularly for older patients with increased comorbidities and renal insufficiency. Both statins and warfarin have been associated with numerous interactions, and clinicians need to understand which medications interact with statins or warfarin to optimize patient safety. An anticoagulant is a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of blood clots. Medications have been indicated to prevent and treat blood clots in the legs, lungs and blood vessels throughout the body, thus reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolism.