Coumadin
Warfarin tablets for venous thromboembolism and stroke prevention. It stops the liver from making vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Warfarin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 2.5mg · 5mg
This listing uses Coumadin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Coumadin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Coumadin details
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboembolism · Stroke Prevention · Pulmonary Embolism
- Alternative names
- warfarin
- Therapeutic class
- Vitamin K Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Anticoagulant
- Contraindications
- uncontrolled active bleeding; severe hepatic or renal disease; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- easy bruising; minor epistaxis
- Moderate side effects
- prolonged bleeding time; rash; fever
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 24–72 hours
- Duration
- 2–5 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Amiodarone; Alcohol; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations under strict supervision.
Serious side effects
severe internal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; purple toe syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Warfarin tablets for venous thromboembolism and stroke prevention. It stops the liver from making vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the synthesis of Vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X in hepatic tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic. Avoid during pregnancy unless mechanical heart valve present. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Coumadin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Warfarin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.