Warfarin is medicine is a TABLET and CAN be split. This medicine is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots from moving or forming. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Why is Warfarin prescribed?
Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). It is prescribed to: Prevent and/or treat a blood clot that has formed within a blood vessel or in the lungs. Prevent and/or treat blood clots associated with certain heart conditions or replacement of a heart valve. Aid in the prevention of blood clots that may form in blood vessels anywhere in the body after a heart attack.
Reduce the risk of death, another heart attack, or stroke after a heart attack.
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Most important fact about Warfarin
The most serious risks associated with Warfarin treatment are hemorrhage (severe bleeding resulting in the loss of a large amount of blood) in any tissue or organ and, less frequently, the destruction of skin tissue cells (necrosis) or gangrene. The risk of hemorrhage usually depends on the dosage and length of treatment with this drug.
Hemorrhage and necrosis have been reported to result in death or permanent disability. Severe necrosis can lead to the removal of damaged tissue or amputation of a limb. Necrosis appears to be associated with blood clots located in the area of tissue damage and usually occurs within a few days of starting Warfarin treatment.
How should you take Warfarin?
The objective of treatment with a blood-thinner is to control the blood-clotting process without causing severe bleeding, so that a clot does not form and cut off the blood supply necessary for normal body function. Therefore, it is very important that you take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor and that your doctor monitor your condition on a regular basis. Be especially careful to stick to the exact dosage schedule your doctor prescribes. Effective treatment with minimal complications depends on your cooperation and communication with the doctor. Do not take or discontinue any other medication unless directed to do so by your doctor. Avoid alcohol, salicylates such as aspirin, larger than usual amounts of foods rich in vitamin K (including liver, vegetable oil, egg yolks, and green leafy vegetables), which can counteract the effect of Warfarin, or any other drastic change in diet. Note that Warfarin often turns urine reddish-orange. You should carry an identification card that indicates you are taking Warfarin. --If you miss a dose...Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember, then go back to your regular schedule. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the dose. Never try to "catch up" by doubling the dose. Keep a record for your doctor of any doses you miss. --Storage instructions...
Warfarin can be stored at room temperature. Close the container tightly and protect from light.
What side effects may occur with Warfarin?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Warfarin.
More common side effects may include:
Hemorrhage: Signs of severe bleeding resulting in the loss of large amounts of blood depend upon the location and extent of bleeding. Symptoms include: chest, abdomen, joint, muscle, or other pain; difficult breathing or swallowing; dizziness; headache; low blood pressure; numbness and tingling; paralysis; shortness of breath; unexplained shock; unexplained swelling; weakness
Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain and cramping, allergic reactions, diarrhea, fatigue, feeling cold and chills, feeling of illness, fever, fluid retention and swelling, gas and bloating, hepatitis, hives, intolerance to cold, itching, lethargy, liver damage, loss of hair, nausea, necrosis (gangrene), pain, purple toes, rash, severe or long-lasting inflammation of the skin, taste changes, vomiting, yellowed skin and eyes
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Warfarin
Warfarin can interact with a very wide variety of drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter. Check with your doctor before taking ANY other medication or vitamin product.
Be extremely cautious, too, about taking any herbal remedies and supplements. A wide assortment of herbal products--including St. John's Wort, coenzyme Q10, bromelains, dan-shen, dong quai, garlic, and ginkgo biloba--are known to interact with Warfarin or otherwise affect coagulation.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Warfarin
Warfarin should not be taken by women who are or may become pregnant since the drug may cause fatal hemorrhage in the developing baby. There have also been reports of birth malformations, low birth weight, and retarded growth in children born to mothers treated with Warfarin during pregnancy. Spontaneous abortions and stillbirths are also known to occur. If you become pregnant while taking this drug, inform your doctor immediately.
Warfarin has not been found in the breast milk of mothers taking the drug. Nevertheless, the doctor may test the baby for coagulation abnormalities before recommending that you breastfeed while on Warfarin therapy.
Recommended Warfarin dosage
ADULTS The administration and dosage of Warfarin must be individualized by your doctor according to your sensitivity to the drug.
A common starting dosage of Warfarin tablets for adults is 2 to 5 milligrams per day. Individualized daily dosage adjustments are based on the results of tests that determine the amount of time it takes for the blood clotting process to begin. A maintenance dose of 2 to 10 milligrams per day is satisfactory for most people. The duration of treatment will be determined by your physician.
CHILDREN Although Warfarin has been widely used in children below the age of 18, its safety and effectiveness for this purpose have not been formally established.
OLDER ADULTS
Low starting and maintenance doses are recommended for older people, as the drug tends to have a greater effect.
Warfarine Overdosage
Signs and symptoms of Warfarin overdose reflect abnormal bleeding.
Symptoms of abnormal bleeding include:
Blood in stools or urine, excessive menstrual bleeding, black stools, reddish or purplish spots on skin, excessive bruising, persistent bleeding from superficial injuries If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
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