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Brand Name : Coumadin
Generic Name : warfarin

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Coumadin is an oral anticoagulant that inhibits the synthesis of clotting factors, thus preventing blood clot formation. Blood clots can occur in the veins of the lower extremities, usually after periods of immobility. These clots can break off and become lodged in the blood vessels of the lung (pulmonary embolism), causing shortness of breath, chest pain, and even life-threatening shock. Blood clots can also occur in the atria of the heart during atrial fibrillation (see Atrial Fibrillation article), and around artificial heart valves. One of these clots can also break off and obstruct a blood vessel in the brain, causing an embolic stroke with paralysis. Coumadin is important in preventing the formation of blood clots. It is also important to prevent extension of clots already formed, and to minimize the risk of blood clot embolization to other vital organs such as the lungs and brain. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking warfarin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to warfarin or any other medications. do not take two or more medications that contain warfarin at the same time. Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are uncertain if a medication contains warfarin or warfarin sodium. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take, especially antibiotics; aspirin or aspirin-containing products and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); heparin; medications for cancer, cholesterol, colds and allergies, depression, diabetes, digestive problems (including ulcers and heartburn), gout, heart disease, mental illness, pain,seizures, thyroid problems, and tuberculosis; oral contraceptives (birth control pills); streptokinase; ticlopidine; or urokinase. Many other medications may also interact with warfarin, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list. Do not take any new medications or stop taking any medication without talking to your doctor. tell your doctor and pharmacist what herbal or botanical products you are taking, especially bromelains, coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone), cranberry products, danshen, dong quai, garlic, Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and St. John's wort. There are many other herbal or botanic ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Warfarin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: gas; change in the way things taste; tiredness; pale skin; loss of hair; feeling cold or having chills. If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: hives; rash; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes; hoarseness; chest pain or pressure; swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; fever; infection; nausea ; vomiting; diarrhea; loss of appetite; pain in the upper right part of the stomach; yellowing of the skin or eyes; flu-like symptoms; joint or muscle pain; difficultly in moving any part of your body; feelings of numbness, tingling, pricking, burning, or creeping on the skin; painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours. You should know that warfarin may cause necrosis or gangrene (death of skin or other body tissues). Call your doctor immediately if you notice a purplish or darkened color to your skin, skin changes, ulcers, or an unusual problem in any area of your skin or body, or if you have a severe pain that occurs suddenly, or color or temperature change in any area of your body. Call your doctor immediately if your toes become painful or become purple or dark in color. You may need medical care right away to prevent amputation (removal) of your affected body part. Warfarin may cause other side effects ...
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News on warfarin
Warfarin underused by patients at risk for stroke (ReutersHealth)
Drug error rate low for assisted living patients (ReutersHealth)
Medco, FDA to study role of genetics in medicine (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on warfarin
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
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  • Pulmonary Embolism - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Information on pulmonary embolism, the sudden blockage of an artery in the lung...How do I take anticoagulants safely? Do I need to change the way I eat when I am taking warfarin ( Coumadin )? Topic...
  • Mitral Valve Regurgitation - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment for chronicmitral valve regurgitation ( MR ) includes monitoring your heart function and symptoms , as well as treating ...Do I need to change the way I eat when I am taking warfarin ( Coumadin )?
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    There are a number of treatment options for a vaginal yeast infection , including nonprescription ...Monistat, may have increased bruising and abnormal bleeding. If you take warfarin , talk with your...
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  • Knee Pain Overview ( WebMD )
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