Generic for Coumadin for Preventing blood cots - Drug Information

Generic Name - Warfarin

Category - Anti-Coagulant

Indications

Prevents blood cots
Generic Coumadin is indicated toprevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. Warfarin (Generic Coumadin) belongs to the family of Anticoagulant. A term which means "reducing the bloods potential to clot". It is often prescribed for patients with certain types of irregular heartbeat and after a heart attack or heart valve replacement surgery. It works by stopping the formation of substances that cause clots. It reduces the formation of blood clots, which is important in the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and blockage of major veins and arteries.

Generic for Coumadin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Coumadin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Coumadin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Abdominal disorders
Thyroid conditions
Addison's disease
Kidney problems
Liver problems
Enlarged prostate

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Coumadin.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Hypoglycemic agents
Anticonvulsants

Generic for Coumadin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCoumadin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Coumadin for Blood clots is 2 to 5 milligrams per day. Individualized daily dosage adjustments are based on the results of tests that determine the amount of time it takes for the blood clotting process to begin. A maintenance dose of 2 to 10 milligrams per day is satisfactory for most people.

Generic for Coumadin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Coumadin side Effects include signs and symptoms of bleeding such as bloody or black, tarry stools, red or dark-brown urine, spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red spots on the skin, unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose, back or stomach pain and palpitations.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Coumadin.

Generic for Coumadin and Pregnancy

Use of Generic Coumadin during pregnancy is not recommendedbecause the drug passes through the placental barrier and may cause fatal hemorrhage to the fetus.

Generic for Coumadin and Breastfeeding

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Coumadin passes into breast milk.Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Coumadin and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Coumadin in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Coumadin and Geriatric

Lower initiation and maintenance doses of Generic Coumadin are recommended for geriatric patients considering the age and age-relatedphysical conditions.

Note

The above information about Generic Coumadin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.