Warfarin

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Warfarin


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Warfarin (Anti-coagulant)

ANTI-COAGULANT: A substance that prevents blood from clotting by suppressing the synthesis or functions of various clotting factors. Anti-coagulants are given to prevent Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Myocardial infarction Stroke

What is warfarin? Warfarin is an oral coumarin anti-coagulant widely used to control and prevent thrombo-embolic disorder. Warfarin is clinically available as a racemic mixture of R and S-warfarin. It inhibits coagulation by antagonizing vitamin-K.

THERAPEUTIC USES OF WARFARIN