Warfarin
Also known as: Coumadin; Marevan; Marevin; Warfarin Sodium
Description
Warfarin is a type of Pharmaceutical Anticoagulant.
Conventional Medical Usage of Warfarin
Cardiovascular System
Warfarin is often prescribed to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (due to its ability to reduce the viscosity of the Blood):
Warfarin has no effect on existing Blood Clots.
Warfarin is often prescribed for the treatment of Thrombosis.
Warfarin Interactions
A large number of substances, nutrients, foods and herbs also influence the process of Blood Clotting and Thrombosis and may therefore impact on Warfarin’s effects.
Toxic Effects of Warfarin
Cardiovascular System
Warfarin may cause Hemorrhage (uncontrolled, excessive Bleeding) - due to it interfering with the endogenous manufacture of Blood Clotting Chemicals within the body.
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