ANTICOAGULANTS AND VITAMIN K

Vitamin K is essential for proper blood clotting system in our body.  Coumarin based drugs and other inhibitors of Vitamin K  are useful in prevention of blood clot in certain conditions like thrombo-embolic disorders and patients with mechanical valves. So it is essential to maintain the vitamin K constant in your diet.  Not to consume much or less vitamin K rich foods. Sudden change in eating habits should be avoided as it will  affect your blood condition and dose of your blood thinner.

1. Green Leafy Vegetables:  Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, spinach, parsley(dhaniya), okra(bhindi).

2. Fruits: Papaya, strawberries.

3. Oils: Rapeseed (canola), soyabean.

4. Meats: Liver.

5. Dairy products: Egg yolk.

* above is not a full list, its for only education purpose.

Blood thinning effect of the anti vitamin k drugs is measured with INR. Required Range depends on the type of disease and condition of the patient.

1. For thrombo-embolic disorders = 1.5 to 2.5

2. AVR with mechanical valve = 2 to 2.5

3. MVR with mechanical valve = 2.5 to 3

4. DVR with mechanical valve = 3 to 3.5

* Above range is for reference and educational purpose, all the patients are advised to follow their physician advice for there INR managements.