Coumadin

Coumadin generic Warfarin may be described as an Isopropanol clathrate, synthetic derivative and an anti – coagulant.

Furthermore, generic Warfarin may also be described as a white, crystalline, odorless powder which easily dissolves in water and alcohol and partially dissolves in chloroform and Ether.

• Coumadin generic Warfarin is used to effectively treat and decrease the size of harmful blood clots, prevent them from growing bigger and stop the formation of certain substances causing these blood clots.

• Furthermore, generic Warfarin is also used to effectively treat venous thrombosis (blood clots that form within the veins), pulmonary embolism (blood clots that form within the lungs), atrial fibrillation, which occurs when the heart is unable to function to its maximum capacity due to the formation of blood clots and the appearance of blood clots after a heart – valve replacement surgery.

• Coumadin generic Warfarin is also used to effectively reduce the risk of experiencing a stroke and other varied complications in patients who have had a heart attack earlier on.

• Lastly, generic Warfarin is also used to effectively prevent thrombosis and embolism (the abnormal formation and migration of blood clots). You must know that thrombosis and embolism occur in a large number of disorders. Coumadin generic Warfarin is also used to effectively assist in the prevention of blood clots, in particular in orthopedic surgeries such as knee or hip replacements and in the case of coronary artery stents as well.

Coumadin generic Warfarin is available in tablet form in strengths of 1mg, 2mg and 5mg respectively. This medication must be taken once a day by mouth, with or without food.

You must also be certain to carry a medical identification bracelet along with you at all times, which will provide all the information pertaining to generic Warfarin.

Furthermore, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of generic Warfarin you do not understand. You must also be sure to take Coumadin generic Warfarin exactly as directed and refrain from taking a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether taking this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue Coumadin generic Warfarin without prior confirmation from your health care professional. Your dose must be gradually decreased, since certain conditions may worsen when generic Warfarin is abruptly discontinued. However, Coumadin generic Warfarin must not be administered to children below the age of 18.

While on an ongoing course of Coumadin generic Warfarin if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

• Sometimes, generic Warfarin may cause the patient to experience mild fever, unusual pain, swelling or discomfort in your hands, legs, feet or toes, headaches, dizziness, weakness, numbness, sores and ulcers.

• Furthermore, Coumadin generic Warfarin may cause the patient to experience skin rashes, an itching sensation, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, urinary complications and a confused state of mind.

• Lastly, generic Warfarin may cause the patient to experience palpitations, slurred speech, hair loss, diarrhea, flatulence, vomiting and weakness on one side of the body.

If you are on an ongoing course of Coumadin generic Warfarin, before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to generic Warfarin or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements, preservatives, food dyes, iron supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

• Sometimes, Coumadin generic Warfarin interacts with various medications, such as Quinidine, Erythromycin, Allopurinol, Oxandrolone, Cimetidine, Imatinib, Mifepristone, Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, salicylates, Naproxen, Clopidogrel, Ticlopidine, bromelains, Goldenseal and Coenzyme Q10.

• Furthermore, generic Warfarin interacts with various medications, such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Danshen, Ciprofloxacin, Dong Quai, fenugreek, garlic, Ginkgo Biloba, cranberry, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Capecitabine, Zafirlukast and medications used to treat colds.

• Lastly, Coumadin generic Warfarin interacts with certain foods that may or may not change the effect of this particular medication. These foods are high in vitamin K, such as liver and green leafy vegetables, e.g. lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, kale and collard greens.

In case of an overdose of Coumadin generic Warfarin, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Sometimes, an overdose of generic Warfarin may cause the patient to experience dark urine, abnormal or excessive bleeding or bruising, black tarry stools or specs of blood found in vomit, urine or stools.

Your health care professional may order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed, such as blood pressure levels, smooth functioning of the kidneys, blood electrolyte levels and blood cholesterol levels to check your response to Coumadin generic Warfarin, monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else take your prescribed dosage of generic Warfarin and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, while on an ongoing course of Coumadin generic Warfarin, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery including dental surgery, you must consult your health care professional and discontinue this medication. If you conceive whilst on a course of generic Warfarin inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or breast feeding or planning to conceive. Coumadin generic Warfarin may or may not pass into breast milk.

Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of generic Warfarin. It is important that you do not discontinue this medication without first consulting your health care professional. While on an ongoing course of Coumadin generic Warfarin, you must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Coumadin generic Warfarin to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional. However, you must keep in mind that missing a dose of generic Warfarin may sometimes alter the results of your blood clotting tests.

If you miss doses for 2 or more days, call your doctor immediately.

You must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using Coumadin generic Warfarin for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Coumadin generic Warfarin in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any generic Warfarin medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. But, speak with your pharmacist or health care professional or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard your unused Coumadin generic Warfarin medication.

• It is very important for the patient to know that before consuming Coumadin generic Warfarin they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from hemophilia (bleeding disorders), rheumatoid arthritis, liver complications, aneurysms (blood vessel disorders), psychosis, anemia, Polycythemia vera, varied thyroid complications, necrosis (tissue damage), cancer, Polyarteritis (a vascular complication), kidney complications, angina, ulcers, diabetes or celiac sprue (an intestinal disorder).

• Furthermore, while on an ongoing course of generic Warfarin in order to prevent excessive bleeding, avoid any sports or other varied activities that may put you at a greater risk of getting bruised or obtaining a serious injury, since this particular medication reduces blood clots considerably, allowing the blood to flow much more freely.

• While on an ongoing course of generic Warfarin, be certain not to change your eating habits, level of physical activity or your medication brand without first speaking with your health care professional.

• Also keep in mind that if you are already taking Aspirin while on an ongoing course of Coumadin generic Warfarin, you must speak with your health care professional about whether you should continue to take these two medications simultaneously or not.

• Also, make it a point to brush your teeth carefully with a soft toothbrush, floss your teeth very gently and exert caution when shaving, as you are prone to excessive bleeding while taking Coumadin generic Warfarin.

• Avoid getting overheated in the hot weather as there are chances that generic Warfarin may change the effect it has on you.

• Caution is advised while using Coumadin generic Warfarin in the case of elderly patients since they are more prone to its effects.