Warfarin
An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.
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Tree Number(s): D03.383.663.283.446.520.914, D03.633.100.150.446.520.914
MeSH Unique ID: D014859
Registry Number: 5Q7ZVV76EI
Entry Terms:
- 4-Hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenylbutyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one
- Warfarin Potassium
- Potassium, Warfarin
- Warfarin Sodium
- Sodium, Warfarin
- Coumadin
- Marevan
- Gen-Warfarin
- Aldocumar
- Coumadine
- Apo-Warfarin
- Tedicumar
- Warfant
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