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Warfarin

Anti coagulants

Description

Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant commonly used to treat and prevent blood clots. Warfarin has multiple FDA-approved and off-label clinical uses. FDA-approved clinical uses for warfarin: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and arising pulmonary embolisms

Mechanism of action

Inhibition of synthesis of Vit. K-dependent coagulation factors causing decreased activity of factors VII, IX, X and II. It has no effect on established thrombus but further extension of clot is prevented.

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Mechanism of action

Inhibition of synthesis of Vit. K-dependent coagulation factors causing decreased activity of factors VII, IX, X and II. It has no effect on established thrombus but further extension of clot is prevented.

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