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WARFARIN SODIUM TABLETS, USP
(CRYSTALLINE)
Read this Medication Guide before you start taking warfarin sodium tablets and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. You and your healthcare provider should talk about warfarin when you start taking it and at regular checkups.
What is the most important information I should know about warfarin?
Take your warfarin exactly as prescribed to lower the chance of blood clots forming in your body (seeWhat is warfarin?).
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements you take. Do not stop medicines or take anything new unless you have talked to your healthcare provider. Keep a list of your medicines with you at all times to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist.
Do not eat large amounts of leafy green vegetables.
Leafy green vegetables contain Vitamin K. Certain vegetable oils also contain large amounts of Vitamin K. Too much Vitamin K can lower the effect of warfarin.
What is warfarin?
Warfarin is an anticoagulant medicine. It is used to lower the chance of blood clots forming in your body. Blood clots can cause a stroke, heart attack, or other serious conditions such as blood clots in the legs or lungs.
Who should not take warfarin?
Do not take warfarin if:
Warfarin can cause death or birth defects to an unborn baby. Use effective birth control if you can get pregnant.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before starting warfarin?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. SeeWhat is the most important information I should know about warfarin?
How should I take warfarin?
What should I avoid while taking warfarin?
What are the possible side effects of warfarin?
Other side effects with warfarin include
allergic reactions, liver problems, low blood pressure, swelling, low red blood cells, paleness, fever, and rash. Call your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you.
These are not all of the side effects of warfarin. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store warfarin sodium tablets?
General Information about warfarin
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes not mentioned in a Medication Guide. Do not use warfarin for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give warfarin to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about warfarin. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about warfarin that was written for healthcare professionals. If you would like more information, talk to your healthcare provider or call InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. toll free at 1-877-354-3380.
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.