Warfarin
- Generic Name
- Warfarin
- Brand Names
- Coumadin, Jantoven
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H16O4
- CAS Number
- 81-81-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 5Q7ZVV76EI
- Background
Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug normally used to prevent blood clot formation as well as migration. Although originally marketed as a pesticide (d-Con, Rodex, among others), Warfarin has since become the most frequently prescribed oral anticoagulant in North America. Warfarin has several properties that should be noted when used medicinally, including its ...
- Indication
Indicated for:
1) Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism and related pulmonary embolism.
2) Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolism associated with atrial fibrillation.
3) Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolism associated with cardiac valve replacement.
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- Associated Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Systemic Embolism, Thromboembolism, Transient Ischemic Attack, Venous Thrombosis (Disorder)
- Associated Therapies
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Boston Area Anticoagulation Trial for Atrial Fibrillation (BAATAF)
- First Posted Date
- 1999-10-28
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-04-10
- Lead Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Registration Number
- NCT00000517
Arterial Disease Multifactorial Intervention Trial (ADMIT)
- Conditions
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