Treatment for minor bleeding from anticoagulant includes:
- Apply direct pressure to control bleeding:
- Use a gauze or clean cloth directly on the wound.
- Maintain constant pressure for at least 10 minutes.
- Do not interrupt the pressure, in order to look at the wound.
- Apply a dressing to the wound.
- Stop taking the anticoagulant medication.
- Contact your doctor.
Additional treatment for severe bleeding from anticoagulant may include:
- Fresh frozen plasma
- Protamine
- Vitamin K
- Blood transfusion
