PRODUCT DETAILS

About Mywarf Tablet

WARFARIN belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. WARFARIN is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing the formation of a blood clots. Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in the legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which a blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs.

WARFARIN works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein) thereby preventing blood clots formation.

Take WARFARIN preferably with or without food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Some people may experience unusual bleeding or skin rash. Most of these side effects of WARFARIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to WARFARIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using WARFARIN. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking WARFARIN. It would help if you had frequent 'INR' or prothrombin time tests to measure your blood-clotting time, as WARFARIN prolongs bleeding time. You must be cautious while shaving and brushing your teeth to avoid too much bleeding from the injury site.  

Uses of Mywarf Tablet

Prevention of blood clot

Medicinal Benefits of Mywarf Tablet

WARFARIN belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. WARFARIN is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing the formation of a blood clots. WARFARIN works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein) thereby preventing blood clots formation.

Directions for Use

Take WARFARIN exactly as your doctor has prescribed it. Try to take WARFARIN at the same time each day which will help to keep the levels of warfarin in your blood constant. It is usually recommended that you take WARFARIN at 6 pm in the evening for better results.

Side Effects of Mywarf Tablet

Like all medicines, WARFARIN can cause some common side effects such as unusual bleeding or skin rash. If you have a painful skin rash, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to a serious condition called calciphylaxis (accumulation of calcium in small blood vessels of skin and fat tissues) which may cause painful skin ulcers, and blood clots, and serious skin infections. Patients with chronic kidney disease are at high risk of getting calciphylaxis. Most of these side effects of WARFARIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

WARFARIN should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of WARFARIN may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking WARFARIN to check the time taken for your blood to clot and the level of platelets (blood cells). If you have a painful skin rash, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to a serious condition called calciphylaxis (accumulation of calcium in small blood vessels of skin and fat tissues) which may cause painful skin ulcers, and blood clots, and serious skin infections. If you have any high blood pressure, kidney, liver, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking WARFARIN so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly. WARFARIN may cause serious side effects and death of skin tissue (skin necrosis or gangrene). Call your doctor if you have pain, color, or temperature change in any area of your body or ‘purple toes syndrome. Before undergoing any type of surgery tell your doctor that you are taking WARFARIN. Your doctor might tell you to stop taking WARFARIN. WARFARIN is pregnancy category D medicine and can cause birth defects, or miscarriage. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy or are a nursing mother tell your doctor that you are taking WARFARIN. WARFARIN should be used with caution in patients with severe Anemia (low RBC count), malignancies (any cancer), and Trauma (injuries).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

WARFARIN may interact with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen, phenylbutazone, feprazone, oxyphenbutazone), antidiabetic drugs (glucagon, tolbutamide, phenformin), heart-related medicines (quinidine, amiodarone, propafenone), antidepressants (nortriptyline, amitriptyline), antifungal drugs (fluconazole, miconazole, ketoconazole), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, latamoxef, griseofulvin, metronidazole, norfloxacin, rifampicin, sulphonamides, aztreonam, neomycin, cefamandole, co-trimoxazole, chloramphenicol, nalidixic acid, tetracyclines), vitamin K supplements, gout medicine (allopurinol) and sedatives (ethchlorvynol, glutethimide)

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Use with caution in patients with kidney, liver, or bleeding problems, peptic ulcer,s, and high blood pressure.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid the consumption of alcohol with WARFARIN as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

PREGNANCY

WARFARIN is a Category D pregnancy drug. It means WARFARIN can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. It should not be given to pregnant women with mechanical heart valves as they are at high risk of thromboembolism.

BREAST FEEDING

WARFARIN is not found in breast milk, but it should be used with caution if prescribed by your doctor.

DRIVING

WARFARIN usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

Take WARFARIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take WARFARIN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.