Heart
Warfarin and your FAA medical
Anticoagulant
Other names: Jantoven, Coumadin
Wait
6 weeks
observation when starting, with 6 INR results
The FAA sets a minimum observation time of six weeks and six INRs, no more than one a week, when warfarin is started, and the applicant must also meet any required observation time for the underlying condition.
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For established use, it says the treating physician's status report should include the dose history and schedule, a comment on side effects, and at least monthly INR results for the prior six months.
The FAA's anticoagulants page sends the certification decision to the heart disposition table, Item 36, and the protocol to the specific underlying condition.
- 42 days after starting: ground observation
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For applicants who are just beginning warfarin (Jantoven) treatment the following is required: Minimum observation time of 6 weeks after initiation of warfarin therapy; Must also meet any required observation time for the underlying condition; AND 6 INRs, no more frequently than 1 per week
For applicants who are on an established use of warfarin (Jantoven), status report from the treating physician should address and include: Drug dose history and schedule; Comment regarding side effects; AND A minimum of monthly International Normalized Ratio (INRs) results for the immediate prior 6 months.
Aeromedical Decision Considerations:
See Item 36, Heart , Aerospace Medical Disposition table
Protocol:
As per the specific underlying condition(s), see Disease Protocols .