Coumadin


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Cou·ma·din

 (ko͞o′mə-dĭn)
A trademark for the sodium form of the anticoagulant warfarin.
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Noun1.Coumadin - an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
anticoagulant medication, decoagulant - medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service
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The FDA cleared assay is a non-invasive saliva test that identifies genetic signatures associated with patient metabolization of the drug Coumadin, which will assist doctors in adjusting a patient's therapeutic dose to safer and more effective levels.
The procedure can be performed in your doctor's office, but it is not suitable for people who take blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin), dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis), and edoxaban (Savaysa).
According to Trendel family attorneys, a Clare Oaks blood test March 16, 2011, showed Trendel required more Coumadin to thin her blood and prevent clotting and a stroke.
Not to take a dose of dose da varfarina: dose of warfarin: Coumadin a) Nao tem efeito a) Has no effect.
Patients prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) because of atrial fibrillation or a mechanical heart valve are at increased risk of blood clots and often lack knowledge of the foods and drugs that can cause severe side effects.
He was discharged on Coumadin (warfarin) and antibiotics for 6 weeks to include Rocephin (ceftriaxone) IV of 1 g and Flagyl (metronidazole) of 500 mg for 2 weeks and then changed to Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) of 875-125 mg for 4 weeks.
Taking aspirin with another anticoagulant drug, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or dabigatran (Pradaxa), can result in major bleeding problems, as can combining aspirin with dietary supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, ginkgo, evening primrose oil, or taking it in conjunction with heparin, ibuprofen, corticosteroids and certain antidepressants.
Grape seed extract has no known adverse interactions with medications or other supplements, but theoretically it may enhance the blood-thinning effects of anticoagulant drugs like warfarin (Coumadin).
When to stop certain medications prior to surgery depends on the drugs themselves, especially if you take anticoagulants, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin, as these drugs can increase bleeding complications during the operation.
He placed her on Coumadin to lessen the chance of formation of a blood clot.