whether patients should stop taking warfarin, Plavix, and other blood thinners before dental procedures

May 2011

Questions often come up about whether patients should stop taking warfarin, Plavix, and other blood thinners before dental procedures.

The answer is almost never.

Blood thinners are used to prevent blood clots and strokes...so stopping these meds is a big deal.

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Table of Contents

Neurology & Pain avoiding mix-ups with ORAL fentanyl Rxs
Anticoagulants Patients can now keep Pradaxa (dabigatran) for 60 days after the bottle is opened
Generics generic levofloxacin (Levaquin) tablets that are coming in June
Insulin avoid mix-ups between Rx and OTC insulin products
Pediatrics new warnings about using OTC oral benzocaine gels or liquids (Anbesol, Orajel, Hurricane, etc) in children under two years
Oral Health Xerese (zuh-REES, acyclovir/hydrocortisone) for treating cold sores
Vaccines Zostavax vaccinations are causing confusion
Allergic Reactions a true iodine allergy is a medical myth
Anticoagulants whether patients should stop taking warfarin, Plavix, and other blood thinners before dental procedures
Med Safety ALL hospitals to have the same concentrations of drug infusions for neonates
Asthma children getting inhaled corticosteroids (Advair, Flovent, Asmanex, etc) AS NEEDED for mild asthma
Supplements about supplements for vegans and vegetarians
Medication Errors how to avoid errors when compounding medications