Pharmacy

Warfarin

· Trade Name
WARFARIN

· Generic Name
Coumadin

· Drug Class
Anticoagulation medication
Blood thinner medication
Thrombolytic medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor synthesis (II, VII, IX, X, proteins C and S)
Medication inhibits the ability to make a blood clot

· Serious Side Effects
anemia
bleeding
hemorrhage
skin necrosis
tissue necrosis
gangrene
cholesterol embolism
fetal harm or death (possible if used during pregnancy)
allergic reactions
jaundice
hepatitis
vasculitis
syncope

· Common Side Effects
anemia
bleeding
bruising easily
stomach pain
vomiting
nausea
hair loss
diarrhea
gas
bloating
fatigue
lethargy
headache
dizziness
taste changes
itching
edema
rash
hives
fever
cold intolerance
paresthesias

Read more – March 21, 2009

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