Warfarin

Word WARFARIN
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Definitions and meanings of "Warfarin"

What do we mean by warfarin?

A white crystalline compound, C19H16O4, that inhibits production of prothrombin and is used in the form of its sodium salt as an anticoagulant drug and rodenticide. noun

An anticoagulant medication that is used for the prophylaxis of thrombosis and embolism in many disorders. noun

An anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus noun

A coumarin salt, warfarin sodium, found in certain clovers, that retards blood coagulation:

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The word "warfarin" in example sentences

The FDA also raised concerns about the safety of rivaroxaban, noting "an excess of strokes in the rivaroxaban arm during the transition from blinded study drug to open label warfarin at the end of the study."

Atritech has completed an 800-patient randomized clinical trial of the device that demonstrated a 38 percent relative risk reduction for stroke, cardiovascular death and systemic embolism compared with long-term warfarin therapy. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Administration advisory panel voted 7 to 5 in favor of approving a device for closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) that they say is comparable to long-term warfarin therapy for the prevention of stroke in warfarin-eligible patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). ❋ Unknown (2009)

- A US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted 7 to 5 in favor of approving a device for closure of the left atrial appendage (LAA) that they say is comparable to long-term warfarin therapy for the prevention of stroke in warfarin-eligible patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). ❋ Unknown (2009)

And then there are the chemo drugs themselves: the main ingredient in the blood thinner Coumadin is warfarin, which is also the main ingredient in mouse poison; not a comforting thought. ❋ James L. Kugel (2011)

Analysts think Eliquis could capture a big chunk of what is estimated to be a multibillion-dollar market for new blood thinners with potential to replace a common treatment called warfarin. ❋ Peter Loftus (2011)

Standard treatment for atrial fibrillation includes a blood thinner known as warfarin, sold by Bristol-Myers under the brand Coumadin, as well as aspirin, both of which reduce the risk of stroke. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Despite its problems, warfarin, which is available in generic versions, has proven staying power. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Cranberry juice can increase the effects of a blood thinner called warfarin (brand name Coumadin). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Cranberry juice can increase the effects of a blood thinner called warfarin brand name Coumadin. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Consider the example of the rat poison known as warfarin. ❋ Michael J. Behe (2007)

A chemical derivative of coumarin called warfarin after WARF was licensed by WARF to commercial manufacturers. ❋ Everett M. Rogers (2003)

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