Cofarin 3mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Warfarin 3 mg
Manufacturer
East West Pharma
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
NA
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONCOFARIN 3MG contains Warfarin which belongs to the group of medicines called Oral anti-coagulants. It is used to manage and prevent blood clot formation in the body. It ca
Uses
blood thinning and improves blood flow through the blood vessels among patients suffering from blood clots or its associated complications (such as atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs)). It can also be used to prevent blood clot formation in patients who have valve replacement in their heart. Before taking COFARIN 3MG inform your doctor if you have any severe liver, kidney, or heart disease. You must also inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, scheduled for any upcoming surgery or had one recently. Do not take COFARIN 3MG if you have any bleeding disorders or any underlying conditions that can increase the risk of bleeding (such as peptic ulcer, or severe infections of heart, brain, or other organs). Consult your doctor before taking COFARIN 3MG if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. While taking COFARIN 3MG, avoid consumption of cranberry juice/fruit as it may increase the effects of COFARIN 3MG and causes more blood thinning that required. Also, do not make sudden changes in your diet or eat large amount of foods rich in vitamin K (such as green leafy vegetables or vegetable oils). COFARIN 3MG may increase your tendency to bleed more. Therefore, avoid indulging yourself in activities that can increase the risk of accidents or injuries (such as sports activities). You must also be cautions while performing day to day activities which involves risk of bleeding such as shaving, cutting nails, or using knifes or any sharp objects. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any bloody stools or urine, excessive menstrual bleeding, confusion, blurred vision, or numbness of body parts after taking COFARIN 3MG. USES OF COFARIN 3MG Manages and prevents blood clot formation in the body
How It Works
COFARIN 3MG is an anticoagulant medicine. It reduces the thickness of the blood and helps the blood to flow more easily and smoothly through the blood vessels. It acts by blocking the production of certain blood proteins (Coagulation Factor II, VII, IX, and X, Protein C and S) within the body that are involved in the formation of blood clots. As a result, it causes blood thinning, prolongs clotting time, and prevents the formation of blood clots within the blood vessel.
Directions for Use
Take COFARIN 3MG as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the dose, duration of therapy, and frequency for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
COFARIN 3MGCOMMON bleeding and bruising RARE loss of appetite vomiting, nausea hair loss Stop taking COFARIN 3MG and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: fall or injure especially to your head while taking this medicine signs of bleeding in the brain include blurred vision, slurred speech, loss of movement, numbness, dizziness, headache, confusion, feeling or being sick, fits, loss of consciousness unexplained bleeding from the nose, prolonged bleeding from cuts, increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding, bleeding of gums etc black or red colored stools dark red or brown colored urine, low urine output severe diarrhea, skin rashes, hair loss, discoloration of the skin allergic reaction and severe redness and itching sensation of the skin yellowing of skin or whites of the eye calciphylaxis - painful skin rash commonly in patients with severe kidney disease
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCOFARIN 3MG is generally not recommended for use in women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It may be used in pregnant women who have mechanical heart valves or high risk of blood clot formation only if prescribed by the physician and under close medical supervision. Stop taking COFARIN 3MG and inform your doctor immediately if you accidentally become pregnant while undergoing therapy with COFARIN 3MG. BREASTFEEDINGCOFARIN 3MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it. ALCOHOLAvoid consuming alcohol while taking COFARIN 3MG as it may worsen your condition. Consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYCOFARIN 3MG is not recommended for use in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it. LIVERCOFARIN 3MG is not recommended for use in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take COFARIN 3MG if you are allergic to Warfarin. LUNGSCOFARIN 3MG should be used with caution for patients with lung disease. Therefore, consult with your doctor for advice before taking it. HEART DISEASECOFARIN 3MG is not recommended for use in patients with hypertension. It should be used with caution in patients with other heart diseases (such as abnormal heartbeat). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSCOFARIN 3MG is not recommended for use if you: have infection on the lining of your heart have a condition that may cause bleeding (such as peptic ulcer, inflammation of the lungs, aneurysm (weak arteries)) are scheduled for any upcoming surgery within the next 24 hours (including dental surgery) have any bleeding disorder recently had any surgeries in your brain or eye or any traumatic surgery which involves large open surfaces had threatened abortion had eclampsia or preeclampsia (increased blood pressure during pregnancy) have spinal puncture, other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures Before taking COFARIN 3MG inform your physician if you: have a previous history of bleeding in the gut have anemia have any form of cancer (such as blood cancer) recently had any injury or surgery have any infections in the gut have diabetes have necrosis or gangrene of skin (dead skin) have vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessel) Use in pediatrics: The safe and effectiveness of COFARIN 3MG have not been established in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Therefore, it should be used in children only if prescribed by the physician. Use in geriatrics: COFARIN 3MG should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or older). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking COFARIN 3MG inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage heart rhythm problems (such as amiodarone, quinidine, propafenone) medicines used to manage depression (such as amitriptyline, nortriptyline) medicines used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood (Ex. gemfibrozil, clofibrate, bezafibrate, cholestyramine) medicines used to manage bacterial infections (such as ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, metronidazole, nalidixic acid, neomycin, aztreonam, cephamandole, co-trimoxazole, chloramphenicol, norfloxacin, rifampicin, sulphonamides, latamoxef, griseofulvin, tetracyclines) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. miconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole) medicines used for pain relief (such as ibuprofen, aspirin, oxyphenbutazone, phenylbutazone and feprazone, paracetamol, azapropazone, diflunisal, dextropropoxyphene, phenyramidol) medicines used to manage stomach ulcers (such as omeprazole, cimetidine, or sucralfate) danazol (a medicine used to manage endometriosis) medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. tolbutamide, glucagon, phenformin) salicylates used to manage ulcers (such as choline salicylate) allopurinol (a medicine used to manage gout) tamoxifen or aminoglutethimide (used for breast cancer or prostate cancer) disulfiram (a medicine used to stop alcoholism) oral contraceptives (birth control pills) Ex. drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol anabolic steroids (used to regulate hormone problems) Ex. testosterone corticosteroids (used to manage pain and inflammation) Ex. dexamethasone, betamethasone methylphenidate (a CNS stimulant used for ADHD) dipyridamole (an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots) medicines used to manage thyroid problems (Ex. thyroxine) medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, primidone, or phenytoin) vitamin K supplements (used to manage vitamin K deficiency) medicines used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep (such as alprazolam diazepam, clonazepam, midazolam, chloral hydrate or triclofos, ethchlorvynol or glutethimide) ACTH (a medicine used to hormone insufficiency) St. John’s Wart (herbal medicine used to manage depression) B. Drug-Food interaction: While taking COFARIN 3MG, avoid drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry products as it might increase the activity of COFARIN 3MG and result in more blood thinning that required. If you are taking cranberry juice for manageing bladder infections, you must inform your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to reduce the amount of the juice you drink or might suggest alternative foods for you. Also, avoid taking foods rich with Vitamin K (such as green leafy, vegetables or vegetable oils). Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more COFARIN 3MG, consult your doctor or visit the nearby hospital straight away. Symptoms of overdose includes increased bleeding tendency which can be identified by blood in stools or urine or excessive menstrual bleeding. SYNOPSIS Drug : Warfarin Pharmacological Category : Coumarin Derivatives Therapeutic Indication : Prevent Blood Clot Formation Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep COFARIN 3MG out of reach from children Store COFARIN 3MG at room temperature