Medex Tablets
Warfarin tablets for blood clots and stroke prevention. The dose is adjusted based on regular INR blood tests.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Warfarin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 5mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Medex Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Medex Tablets details
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboembolism · Stroke Prevention
- Alternative names
- warfarin
- Therapeutic class
- Vitamin K Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Anticoagulant
- Contraindications
- active pathological bleeding; pregnancy; severe hepatic disease
- Minor side effects
- easy bruising; nosebleeds
- Moderate side effects
- prolonged bleeding; fatigue; fever
- Serious side effects
- severe internal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 24–72 hours
- Duration
- 2–5 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Amiodarone; Grapefruit; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Warfarin tablets for blood clots and stroke prevention. The dose is adjusted based on regular INR blood tests.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits Vitamin K epoxide reductase, blocking synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X in hepatic cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Avoid in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Medex Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Warfarin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.