A coumarin that is used as an anticoagulant. It has actions similar to those of WARFARIN. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p226)
Also Known As:
Pelentan; Tromexan; Biscoumacetate, Ethyl; Carbethoxydicoumarol; Ethyldicoumarol; 2H-1-Benzopyran-3-acetic acid, 4-hydroxy-alpha-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl)-2-oxo-, ethyl ester