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What everyone needs to know about Warfarin

Warfarin, is also available with a Brand name - Coumadin amongst certain other Brands. It is a medicine that is classified as an Anticoagulant. It is usually used in preventing of clotting of blood like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and to prevent stroke in patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease or artificial heart valves. For more information visit - https://www.genuinedrugs123.com/Blog-167-What-everyone-needs-to-know-about-warfarin.aspx

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What everyone needs to know about Warfarin

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  1. WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT WARFARIN

  2. Warfarin, is also available with a Brand name - Coumadin amongst certain other Brands. It is a medicine that is classified as an Anticoagulant. It is usually used in preventing of clotting of blood like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and to prevent stroke in patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease or artificial heart valves. WHY IS WARFARIN PRESCRIBED? Warfarin is used for treating patients who have had a history of Blood clot like: a blood clot in the leg clinically termed as Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT & a blood clot in the lungs clinically termed as pulmonary embolism. Source - https://www.genuinedrugs123.com/Blog-167-What-everyone-needs-to-know-about-warfarin.aspx

  3. STATE THE SIDE EFFECT OF WARFARIN THAT MOST COMMONLY OCCUR? • Bleeding is the major side effect of Warfarin. If you are under the medication of warfarin, then you may experience difficulty in stopping the bleeding from a cut on the arms or nose. More severe bleeding may be there inside your body. • WHO SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM WARFARIN? • It is advised to stay away from taking Warfarin if -: • You are unable to take the medicine on time each day • If you suffer from particular clinical conditions • Your age is 65 or more • If you have a history of a stroke • Bleeding in your intestines or stomach • This drug elevates your chances of stern or deadly bleeding if you are suffering from above conditions. • Source - https://www.genuinedrugs123.com/Blog-167-What-everyone-needs-to-know-about-warfarin.aspx

  4. WHY WARFARIN IS PRESCRIBED? Warfarin is used in preventing the formation or expanding of clotting of blood bigger in your blood and vessels of blood. Your treating doctor may prescribe you this medicine in case of particular kind of unequal heartbeat, patient who suffers from prosthetic (replacement or mechanical) heart valves and patients who have had a cardiac arrest. WHAT SHOULD BE THE DURATION OF TAKING WARFARIN? Generally, a doctor prescribes warfarin for treating a clot of blood for quarter to half a year. In case of an uneven heartbeat, persistent blood clots or certain problems related to the heart valve, doctor will prescribe warfarin for an indefinite period. Source- https://www.genuinedrugs123.com/Blog-167-What-everyone-needs-to-know-about-warfarin.aspx

  5. CAN WARFARIN CAUSE ANY HARM TO THE KIDNEYS? • The means leading to the damage of kidney (renal) is glomerular hemorrhage and red blood cell tubular casts prothrombin time. Currently, it was detected that warfarin result in renal damage in patients who suffer from chronic renal disease and is also linked with progression of kidney disease. • WHAT FOODS SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHILE UNDER THE MEDICATION OF WARFARIN? • A patient taking warfarin should restrict them from having the following foods- • Kale • Brussels sprouts • Red cabbage • Mustard greens • Parsley • Collard greens • Spinach • Endive • Source - https://www.genuinedrugs123.com/Blog-167-What-everyone-needs-to-know-about-warfarin.aspx

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