Anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners, are chemical substances that prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. (wikipedia.org)
Some indications for anticoagulant therapy that are known to have benefit from therapy include: Atrial fibrillation - commonly forms an atrial appendage clot Coronary artery disease Deep vein thrombosis - can lead to pulmonary embolism Ischemic stroke Hypercoagulable states (e.g. (wikipedia.org)
Warfarin is an anti-coagulant that is commonly used to prevent blood clots and embolism. (news-medical.net)
However, warfarin dosing is complicated by the fact that it interacts with many commonly used medications and even chemicals in some foods. (news-medical.net)
Yang et al suggest that 'on-site application of this method in hospital laboratories will greatly help clinicians to determine appropriate doses of warfarin to treat patients with thromboembolic disorders. (news-medical.net)
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A group led by Dr. Haifeng M. Wu of the Ohio State University has developed a new rapid method to genotype SNPs that will help clinicians to choose appropriate doses of warfarin for individual patients. (news-medical.net)
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Risk of bleeding is dependent on the class of anticoagulant agent used, patient's age, and pre-existing health conditions. (wikipedia.org)
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Some anticoagulants are used in medical equipment, such as sample tubes, blood transfusion bags, heart-lung machines, and dialysis equipment. (wikipedia.org)
Anticoagulants are closely related to antiplatelet drugs and thrombolytic drugs by manipulating the various pathways of blood coagulation. (wikipedia.org)
In people with cancer, a systematic review has found warfarin had no effect on death rate or the risk of blood clots. (wikipedia.org)
Some indications for anticoagulant therapy that are known to have benefit from therapy include: Atrial fibrillation - commonly forms an atrial appendage clot Coronary artery disease Deep vein thrombosis - can lead to pulmonary embolism Ischemic stroke Hypercoagulable states (e.g. (wikipedia.org)
There is no evidence to indicate that adding anticoagulant therapy to standard treatment has a benefit for people with cerebral small vessel disease but not dementia and there is an increased risk of a person with this disease experiencing a bleed with this approach. (wikipedia.org)
The exact pathogenesis of skin necrosis and limb gangrene are not completely understood but are believed to be associated with warfarin's effect on inhibiting production of protein C and protein S. Purple toe syndrome typically develops three to eight weeks after initiation of warfarin therapy. (wikipedia.org)
You will need to have blood samples drawn to help manage your anticoagulant therapy. (mclaren.org)
A clinic dedicated to providing information, testing, monitoring and treatment with Coumadin® (warfarin) can reduce or eliminate many of the problems associated with this therapy. (mclaren.org)
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Some anticoagulants are used in medical equipment, such as sample tubes, blood transfusion bags, heart-lung machines, and dialysis equipment. (wikipedia.org)
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Risk of bleeding is dependent on the class of anticoagulant agent used, patient's age, and pre-existing health conditions. (wikipedia.org)
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Anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners, are chemical substances that prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. (wikipedia.org)
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of ciprofloxacin and other antibacterial drugs, ciprofloxacin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. (who.int)
Coumadin® (warfarin) is a medicine that will reduce the risk that your blood will clot inappropriately. (mclaren.org)
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Has you doctor prescribed the anticoagulant Coumadin® (warfarin) for you or a family member? (mclaren.org)
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The most serious and common adverse side effect associated with anticoagulant are increased risk of bleeding, both nonmajor and major bleeding events. (wikipedia.org)