{"product_id":"warfarin-tabs-5mg-28s","title":"Warfarin tabs 5mg 28's","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarfarin is used to treat or prevent blood clots in veins or arteries, which can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarfarin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake warfarin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take warfarin in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than your doctor tells you to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake warfarin at the same time every day, with or without food. Never take a double dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarfarin can make it easier for you to bleed. Seek emergency help if you have any bleeding that will not stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need frequent \"INR\" or prothrombin time tests (to measure your blood-clotting time and determine your warfarin dose). You must remain under the care of a doctor while taking this medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution\/Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not take warfarin if you are allergic to it, or if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou have very high blood pressure;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou recently had or will have surgery on your brain, spine, or eye;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou undergo a spinal tap or spinal anesthesia (epidural); or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou cannot take warfarin on time every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou also should not take this medicine if you are prone to bleeding because of a medical condition, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea blood cell disorder (such as low red blood cells or low platelets);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eulcers or bleeding in your stomach, intestines, lungs, or urinary tract;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean aneurysm or bleeding in the brain; or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean infection of the lining of your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not take warfarin if you are pregnant, unless your doctor tells you to. Warfarin can cause birth defects, but preventing blood clots may outweigh any risks to the baby. If you are not pregnant, use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking warfarin and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.\u003cbr\u003ePossible major bleeding, sometimes fatal. More likely to occur during initiation of therapy and with higher dosages, resulting in a higher INR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor INR regularly. Patients at high risk for bleeding may benefit from more frequent INR monitoring, careful dosage adjustment to achieve desired INR, and shorter duration of therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrugs, dietary changes, and other factors affect INR levels achieved with warfarin sodium therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstruct patients about preventative measures to minimize risk of bleeding and to immediately report signs and symptoms of bleeding to clinician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50392896831788,"sku":null,"price":1240.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/warfarin-tabs-5mg-28s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}