Coumadin
Intended to relieve intravascular clotting risks to support blood fluidity and target arterial safety parameters.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Warfarin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 2.5mg · 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Coumadin, depending on stock.
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
intended to relieve intravascular clotting risks to support blood fluidity and target arterial safety parameters.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the synthesis of Vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X in hepatic tissue.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly teratogenic. Avoid during pregnancy unless mechanical heart valve present. Breastfeeding: Safe.
What you will receive
Coumadin is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Warfarin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.