Coumadin Definition

Coumadin Sentence Examples

• Children who have had a valve replaced must take an anticoagulant medication, usually warfarin (Coumadin), in order to minimize the possibility of a clot forming on the prosthetic valve.

• Patients who undergo the cardiac implant procedure take a daily anticoagulant medication such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) for three to six months after the procedure.

• Sold in the U.S. under the brand name Coumadin.

• The anticlotting medications also known as blood thinners, especially the drug warfarin (Coumadin), may be the cause of particularly severe bruising.

• Individuals who are on blood thinning medication such as warfarin or coumadin should be especially cautious about their Vitamin K intake to ensure they do not have adverse reactions.