- Discussion:
- for correction of PT from: warfarin & hyperalimentation;
- w/ parental treatment, prothrombin deficiency is controled in 4-8hr, normalized in 24 hrs;
- watch for IV anaphyllaxis, give slowly;
- patients who require brief reversal of anticoagulation from warfarin therapy are more easily treated by infusion of FFP;
- Adult: Anticoag Prothrombim Deficiency:
- 2.5-10 mg PO or 10-50 mg IV, slowly; (some authors advocate 0.5 mg IV Vit K)
- hyperalimenation: 10mg IM or IV q week