Warfarin
Information about Warfarin
Warfarin Uses
Warfarin is used to prevent deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke prevention and blood clots. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.
How Warfarin works
Warfarin is an anticoagulant. It works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it prevents them from growing larger and causing blockages in the blood vessels.
Expert advice for Warfarin
- Warfarin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
- Avoid making sudden major changes to your diet during treatment with this medicine.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Warfarin as this may increase its side effects.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Warfarin temporarily.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- You have been prescribed Warfarin to help prevent blood clots.
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure Warfarin is working properly.
- Warfarin increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
- Avoid making sudden major changes to your diet during treatment with this medicine.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Warfarin temporarily.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Warfarin as this may increase its side effects.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.