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Warfrin
Were you looking for information about Warfarin? Warfrin is a common misspelling of warfarin.
Warfarin sodium (Coumadin®, Jantoven®) is a prescription medication approved for the treatment and prevention of blood clots due to various conditions. It cannot "dissolve" or break down blood clots, but is used to prevent them from forming and to keep clot formation in check, allowing the body's natural processes to break them down. Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely during treatment with warfarin to make sure you are responding well to the drug.
(Click Warfarin for a more in-depth look at this drug, including its uses, effects, potential side effects, and dosing information. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD