Warfarin

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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.

 

 Warfarin - Interactions

 

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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