coumadin
Noun
Meaning
an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
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Examples
Consult the labeling of all concurrently used drugs to obtain further information about interactions with COUMADIN or adverse reactions pertaining to bleeding.
Check your baby for bruising or bleeding if you take COUMADIN and breastfeed.
Hmm…through experience, I found that eating a lot of leafy green vegetables increased my dose of Coumadin.
Always tell all of your healthcare providers that you take COUMADIN.
Patients should be cautioned against concomitant use of antacids and phenytoin." citation Warfarin (Coumadin) and trimethoprim increase serum phenytoin levels and prolong the serum half-life of phenytoin by inhibiting its metabolism.
COUMADIN can cause bleeding which can be serious and sometimes lead to death.