Drug Information
Generic Name:
Warfarin
Pronunciation:
WAR-fair-in
Product Name:
Coumadin
Category:
Anticoagulants
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO)
Uses:
Warfarin is a commonly used drug that decreases blood clotting. It is used in a wide variety of circumstances where dangerous blood clotting has occurred or is likely to occur. Examples include blood clots in the veins of the legs, blood clots in the lungs, blood clots in the heart.
Comment:
Warfarin is a commonly used drug that decreases blood clotting. It is used in a wide variety of circumstances where dangerous blood clotting has occurred or is likely to occur. Examples include blood clots in the veins of the legs, blood clots in the lungs, blood clots in the heart.