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Warfarin: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Uses and Effects
Description:
Warfarin is an anticoagulant, a medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. It works by blocking the action of vitamin K, which is necessary for the formation of certain clotting factors in the blood. Warfarin is often used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.
Associated Diseases:
Warfarin is primarily used to treat and prevent the following diseases:
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg or pelvis.
- Pulmonary embolism (PE): A blood clot that travels to and blocks an artery in the lungs.
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib): An irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can increase the risk of stroke.
- Heart valve replacement
- Thromboembolism
Did you Know ?
Warfarin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States, with over 20 million prescriptions dispensed annually.
