An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.
Also Known As:
Coumadin; Warfarin Sodium; 4-Hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenylbutyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; Aldo Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Aldocumar; Antigen Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Apo-Warfarin; Apotex Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Bailly Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Boots Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Bristol-Myers Squibb Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Coumadine; Estedi Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Gen-Warfarin; Genpharm Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Goldshield Brand of Warfarin Sodium; Marevan; Tedicumar; Warfant; Warfarin Potassium; Potassium, Warfarin; Sodium, Warfarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 4-hydroxy-3-(3-oxo-1-phenylbutyl)-