Warfarin sodium
Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium (pronounced: war-far-in so-dee-um) is an anticoagulant medication, often referred to as a "blood thinner". It is used to prevent harmful blood clots from forming or growing larger in the blood and blood vessels.
Etymology
The name "Warfarin" derives from its discovery at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), plus the suffix -arin indicating its link with coumarin, a fragrant organic chemical compound found in many plants.
Usage
Warfarin Sodium is used to treat or prevent venous thrombosis (blood clots in the veins) and its complications, which include pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). It is also used for reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Mechanism of Action
Warfarin Sodium works by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors, which include Factors II, VII, IX, and X, and the anticoagulant proteins C and S.
Related Terms
- Anticoagulant
- Blood Clot
- Coumarin
- Venous Thrombosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Vitamin K
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Warfarin sodium
- Wikipedia's article - Warfarin sodium
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