Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug used to treat cardiovascular disease, which inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. It has no effect on clots already formed, but acts to prevent the appearance of new thrombus in the blood vessels.
Warfarin can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade names Coumadin, Marevan or Varfine; however, a prescription is required to purchase this type of drug.
- The price of warfarin is approximately 10 reais.
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- The value may vary depending on the brand and dose of the drug.
Warfarin is indicated for the prevention of thrombotic diseases, such as pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or acute myocardial infarction; In addition, it can also be used to treat atrial arrhythmias or rheumatic heart disease.
The way to use warfarin usually involves
However, dosages and duration of treatment should always be guided by your doctor.
The main side effects of warfarin are bleeding, anemia, hair loss, fever, nausea, diarrhea and allergic reactions.
Warfarin is contraindicated in pregnant women and patients with intestinal ulcers, renal or hepatic impairment, recent brain, eye or spinal cord surgery, viscera cancer, vitamin K deficiency, severe hypertension or bacterial endocarditis.