Although the cost of living in the Dominican Republic is somewhat inexpensive, the nation also suffers from a high crime rate. Much of the poverty is due to a lack of governmental organization. The Dominican Republicâs government focuses more on tourism and less on its citizensâ welfare.
This ratio â which allows for easier comparisons of test results from different laboratories â is used if you take blood-thinning medications. In healthy people an INR of 1.1 or below is considered normal. An INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 is generally an effective therapeutic range for people taking warfarin for disorders such as atrial fibrillation or a blood clot in the leg or lung. In certain situations, such as having a mechanical heart valve, you might need a slightly higher INR.
Current INR is 5â9. 1  Stop warfarin. 2  Test INR daily until it has returned to the therapeutic range. 3  Restart warfarin with a reduced dose when INR < 5. 4  Give vitamin K 1.0 â 2.5 mg, orally if INR fails to reduce, or if there is high risk of serious bleeding (N.B. subcutaneous administration is not effective)