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Introduction to Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s
It is an oral anticoagulant that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the lungs, brain, legs, and heart. The drug can be used to treat deep vein thrombosis, prevention of stroke, and pulmonary embolism.
Safety Advice for Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
It should be used cautiously among patients sufferimg from liver disease; dose adjustment may be required.
It is considered to be safe to use by kidney patients; no dose adjustment is required.
Avoid consuming alcohol with it.
It does not impair driving ability.
It is unsafe to use during pregnancy; it may have some severe effects to the developing foetus.
It is considered to be safe to use while breastfeeding; it does not pass to the baby through breast milk.
How Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s works
It is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not just help in dissolving the existing blood clots but also prevents them from growing larger which reduces the chances of blockage in the blood vessels.
How To Use Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s
- The medicine should be taken as per the doctor's prescription.
- The drug can be taken with an empty stomach or after having food; but it is better to maintan consistency.
- Swallow it with a galss of water without crushing, breaking, and chewing the drug.
Special Precautions About Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s
- Do not stop taking the drug without a doctor's consultation.
- Take the medicine regularly even if your feel better.
- Notify your doctor if you experience any symptoms like risk of bleeding, stool, urine, bloody vomit, or rashes.
- If you are already running under any dental treatment or surgery then consult a doctor before strating the treatment.
- Inform the doctor if suffering from liver or kidney disease.
Benefits Of Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s
- It can prevent blood clots from getting bigger.
- Protect the body from forming new blood clots.
Side Effects Of Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s
- Bleeding
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What If I Missed A Dose Of Warfarin 5mg Tablet 10s
- Use the medicine as you remember to take.
- If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
- Do not double up for the missed Dose.
- If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Antibiotics- Ciprofloxacin
- NSAIDs- Ibuprofen
Drug Food Interaction
- Vitamin K rich food- spinach, collards, broccoli, spring onions
Disease Explanation
Blood clots are a problem in which blood clumps in the veins and arteries, blocking blood flow. This clumping can cause serious health issues like stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Monday, 5 August, 2024Prescription Required
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