Warfarin (Coumadin)
Warfarin, which also goes under the brand name Coumadin, is an anticoagulant medication. It is given to patients to prevent blood clots from forming.
Fast Facts
- Generic name: Warfarin
- Brand name: Coumadin
- Type of medication: Anticoagulant
- Taken: Once a day
- Original use: Rat poison
- Vitamin K antagonist
Warfarin and Vitamin K
Foods with high levels of Vitamin K can affect the way warfarin works. It is important to eat the same amount of food with Vitamin K in it each week; if you decrease or increase the amount, it can cause problems with your warfarin dosage. Foods high in Vitamin K include:
- Spinach
- Kale
- Collard greens
- Mustard greens
- Turnip greens
- Endive
- Lettuce
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Asparagus
- Peas
- Okra
Warfarin Tips
- Take it at the same time every day
- Don't double-dose if you miss a pill
- Check with your doctor before changing brands
- Avoid alcoholic beverages
- Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs that you take
- Tell all other doctors and dentists you are taking warfarin
- Contact your doctor if you have excessive bleeding or bruising
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking warfarin (Coumadin).
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