What Is Warfarin Used For
Genetics may help fine-tune warfarin dosage
February 25, 2009
Expert & Community Posts
I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...of the medication used to prevent strokes called warfarin. (The trade name and most commonly... Read more »
Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...the source of a blood clot that forms a stroke. Warfarin/Coumadin® are medications the make... Read more »
Back on Coumadin
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...didn't want me to take a generic form of Coumadin (Warfarin). But I also talked to a pharmacist... Read more »
The Warfarin Syndrome
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...and skeletal problems don’t sound fine to me. Warfarin or Coumadin is an anticoagulant used... Read more »
Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Be Worried?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...usually placed on a powerful blood-thinning drug called warfarin (CoumadinR). Warfarin needs to... Read more »
Health Guide
Coronary Artery Disease: Anti-Clotting Medications
...icon to see an image about blood.Anticoagulants. Anticoagulants help thin blood and include:HeparinWarfarin (Coumadin)Direct thrombin inhibitorsAnti-Platelet DrugsAspirin. Aspirin is known as a... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
...be needed. Due to the risk of blood clot formation in a weak, dilated heart, blood thinners like warfarin (brand name Coumadin) are recommended for those with very poor heart function or those... Read more »Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis
...ones. Like t-PA, heparin is contraindicated in those patients who have had a hemorrhagic stroke. Warfarin (or coumadin) is an oral anticoagulant frequently prescribed over the long-term for... Read more »Stroke Prevention
...Fibrillation and Its TreatmentsTreatment for atrial fibrillation always includes drugs (aspirin or warfarin) to prevent clots from forming. In addition to anticoagulants (blood thinners), other... Read more »Stroke Medications
...(clot-busting) drugs.Anticoagulants.Anticoagulants thin blood and may be useful under certain circumstances.Warfarin. The anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin) may not work as well as aspirin in... Read more »Medications
... diazepam diazoxide estrogens lidocaine warfarin This product can affect the results... Read more »
...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: warfarin phenytoin ... Read more »
...may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparin) high blood pressure... Read more »
...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: warfarin rifamycins (e.g.,... Read more »
...may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparin) This document does not... Read more »
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Study: Genetics should decide warfarin dose
March 26, 2009Researchers have confirmed previously reported genetic factors that may help doctors more accurately prescribe the proper dosage of the blood thinner... Read summary »
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Study: Test for Off-Label Use
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Procedure could replace warfarin for arrhythmia
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