Generic name:warfarin sodium
Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug class:Coumarins and indandiones
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
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- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
- Medication Guide
WARNING: BLEEDING RISK
- COUMADIN can cause major or fatal bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
- Perform regular monitoring of INR in all treated patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
- Drugs, dietary changes, and other factors affect INR levels achieved with COUMADIN therapy [see Drug Interactions (7)].
- Instruct patients about prevention measures to minimize risk of bleeding and to report signs and sympt...
