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6th February 2024

A 54-year-old female presents with intractable epistaxis.

A 54-year-old female presents with intractable epistaxis. She reports she is on a long-term anticoagulant and was recently commenced on clarithromycin for her chest infection. Blood tests showed an elevated PT ratio with a normal aPTT ratio. Her INR was measured at 6. The patient’s anticoagulation has been stable for many years prior to this. 

Which of the following antidotes should be given as treatment?

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