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Warfarin - oral

(warf-uh-rin)

common brand names: Coumadin

Warfarin Sodium Usage: it medication is a blood thinner used to keep blood flowing smoothly & prevent formation of blood clots.

How to use Warfarin Sodium: Take it exactly as prescribed. Try to take it medication at same time each day so you remember to take this. your dose may be adjusted several times based on lab tests. do not stop taking this with-out your doctor's approval.

Warfarin Sodium side effects: Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea or blurred vision may occur at 1'st as youre body adjusts to the drug. Inform your pharmacist if you experience: unusual bleeding or bruising, blood in the urine, black stools, severe headache. in the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your physician or pharmacist.

Warfarin Sodium Precautions: Before using this tablet tell your healthcare professional your medical history especially about: ulcers, unusual menstrual periods, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, thyroid problems, every recent infections, recent surgery, tablet and food allergies. the FDA has stated that generic warfarin products are interchangeable. However, consult your physician & pharmacist before switching warfarin products. do not stop taking any drugs that you currently taking unless directed to do so by your doctor. If you have an illness that causes vomiting, diarrhea, or fever for more then a few days, contact your healthcare professional as these problems can change the effect about this drug. Limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages. Ask some your pharmacist how much, if any, alcohol you may consume. When receiving warfarin, avoid sudden changes in dietary habits. Avoid ingesting unusual increases or decreases of foods high in Vitamin K (liver, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, spinach & other green leafy vegetables, green tea, certain vegetables, & certain vitamin supplements). this is best to avoid strictly vegetarian diets that consist of foods high in vitamin K. While taking it med, be extra careful to avoid injuries. this med can cause heavy bleeding. Use an electric razor and be careful brushing your teeth. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects about the drug. Warfarin shouldn't be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. this drug is excreted into breast milk. While to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, consult you're doctor before you breast-feed.

Warfarin Sodium med interactions: much meds interact with it drug. Before using this drug tell some your physician about every prescription & nonprescription pills you may use especially any of the following: aspirin or aspirin-like drugs, anabolic steroids, barbiturates, clofibrate, phenylbutazone, disulfiram, cimetidine, sulfa-drugs, metronidazole, vitamin E, cholestyramine, phenytoin, erythromycin-like antibiotics, propylthiouracil, injectable antibiotics, griseofulvin, ethchlorvynol, quinidine, quinine, thyroid pills, allopurinol, glucagon, rifamycins, glutethimide, aminoglutethimide, chloramphenicol, carbamazepine, vitamin K (or Its derivatives), dextrothyroxine, anti-inflammatory medication used for arthritis or fever reduction, penicillin-type drugs, amiodarone, omeprazole, sulfinpyrazone, chloral hydrate, 'statin' drugs (e.g., lovastatin), propranolol, tamoxifen, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine), gemfibrozil, azole antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, miconazole, including vaginal dose forms), birth control pills, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, ginseng. it is important that all physicians and dentists treating you know you take warfarin. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Warfarin Sodium Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include bleeding, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, & discoloration of urine or stools.

Warfarin Sodium special notes: do not share this drug with others.

If you missed Warfarin Sodium dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if It's almost time for the next dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up. Keep record of missed doses to give to your pharmacist. Call you're doctor if you miss 2 or more doses.

Warfarin Sodium Storage: Store in room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. do not store in bathroom.

Medical alert: your condition may cause complications at a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Warfarin