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Usually while on Coumadin therapy, the INR should be between 2 and 3. Occasionally the range should be 2.5 to 3.5. Many things can affect the INR; antibiotics for one, and an increase or decrease in consumption of green, leafy vegetables.
The increased blood volume peaks in the third trimester and returns to pre-pregnant state somewhere around 6â12 weeks postpartum (Blackburn, 2013) . The increased blood supply includes a 45% to 50% increase in plasma volume and 20% to 30% increase in red blood cells. Normal PT is 11â13 seconds, and normal INR is 0.8â1.2 IU (international units). 2  The goal is to increase INR to 2â3.5 IU. 3  Warfarin (Coumadin) is used on the extrinsic pathway. ( 4 Note: Those using warfarin should avoid foods with vitamin K due to their effect on the extrinsic pathway.