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Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Warfarin
- Manufactured by : Delta Pharma (PVT) LTD
- Drug Strength : 5 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 100s
- Product SKU : pg_24372_33738
Warfarin tablet contains Warfarin | belongs to Anticoagulant
Alternate brands of Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s
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How it works
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is an anticoagulant which is used to prevent the blood from clotting. You should inform the doctor if you have any bleeding disorder before taking this medicine and you should be aware of the possible side effects of this medicine. Close monitoring of liver and kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine due to an increase in the risk of bleeding.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s
- Abdominal pain severe
- Blurred vision severe
- Blood in urine and stools severe
- Headache severe
- Dizziness severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Skin rash and itching severe
- Yellow colored eyes or skin severe
- Muscle or joint pain
- Excessive air or gas in stomach
- Hair loss or thinning of the hair
Uses of Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is used to prevent the blood clot formation in legs and other extremities.
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Pulmonary Embolism
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is used in the treatment of Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung) by improving the blood flow in the lungs.
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Prophylaxis for Myocardial Infarction
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is used to prevent the formation of clots in vessels that supply blood to the heart. This helps in preventing a heart attack.
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Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is used to prevent blood clot formation in patients with heart disorders like atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat).
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s .
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Central nervous system bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a head and/or spinal cord injury.
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Bleeding disorder
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have a known history of bleeding disorders or an active bleeding disorder (inability of the blood to clot normally).
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Gastrointestinal disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding due to an increase in the risk of further bleeding.
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Bleeding
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is known to cause severe bleeding. It is not recommended in patients with conditions like gastrointestinal bleeding, head injury, and patients about to undergo a surgery. Any symptoms of blood in the stools, vomiting blood, or blood in the urine should be reported to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of prothrombin time is necessary while receiving this medicine.
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Tissue Necrosis
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s may cause tissue death within a few days of the treatment. Close monitoring of symptoms like pain and change in skin color is necessary while receiving this medicine. It is advised to stop the treatment if these symptoms appear. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.
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Calciphylaxis
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s may cause a rare reaction called Calciphylaxis in which calcium is accumulated in small blood vessels of the fat and skin tissues. Close monitoring of symptoms like pain and change in skin color is necessary while receiving this medicine. It is advised to stop the treatment if these symptoms appear. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next scheduled dose, then the missed dose should be skipped.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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severe
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is not recommended in patients with a history of bleeding disorders or an active bleeding disorder (inability of the blood to clot normally) due to an increase in the risk of further bleeding. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.
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severe
Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s is not recommended in patients with a liver injury/disease due to an increase in the risk of bleeding. Close monitoring of liver function and symptoms like blood in the urine and stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding, etc. is necessary while receiving this medicine.
General Instructions
Take Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s as advised by the doctor. Do not consume larger quantities than prescribed. This medicine is not recommended in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, head injury, and low blood platelets level. Patients with liver injury/disease are advised to consult the doctor before taking this medicine.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Warfarin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682277.html [cited 7/7/2020]. 2020
How to use Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s
UNLICENSED USE
Children: Treatment and prophylaxis of thrombotic episodes: Oral. Neonate 200 mcg/kg as a single dose on first day, reduced to 100 mcg/kg once daily for following 3 days (but if INR still below 1.4 use 200 mcg/kg once daily, or if INR above 3 use 50 mcg/kg once daily, if INR above 3.5 omit dose); then adjusted according to INR, usual maintenance 100-300 mcg/kg once daily (may need up to 400 mcg/kg once daily especially if bottle fed); 1 mth-18 yr, 200 mcg/kg (max 10 mg) as a single dose on first day, reduced to 100 mcg/kg (max 5 mg) once daily for following 3 days (but if INR still below 1.4 use 200 mcg/kg (max 10 mg) once daily, or if INR above 3 use 50 mcg/kg (max 2.5 mg) once daily, or if INR above 3.5 omit dose); then adjusted according to INR, usual maintenance 100-300 mcg/kg once daily (may need up to 400 mcg/kg once daily especially if bottle fed). Induction dose may need to be altered according to condition (e.g. abnormal liver function tests, cardiac failure), concomitant interacting drugs and if baseline INR above 1.3.
what are the adverse effects of Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s?
Alopecia, rash, diarrhoea, fall in haematocrit, haemorrhage, skin reaction, GI upset, decreased haemoglobulin, fever, pancreatitis, jaundice, hepatic dysfunction. Reports of calciphylaxis.
What happens if I miss a dose of Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s?
Adults: 10-15 mg daily, adjust dosage according to test results. Children: Not recommended.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Warfarin tablet 5 mg 100’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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