Dosage ; 10-15mg daily according to test results.
Combinations ; - see below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warexx-5 | Metro Ltd. | Metro Ltd | 1mg | 28 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 75 |
| Warexx | Metro Ltd. | Metro Ltd. | 3mg | 28 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 80 |
| Warexx | Metro Ltd. | Metro Ltd. | 5mg | 28 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 85 |
| Warfarin More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Coumarin derivatives such as warfarin antagonize the effect of vitamin K. It takes 2-3 days for its effects to be manifested fully |
| Drug Indication | Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis, treatment of atrial fibrillation with embolisation, prophylaxis and treatment of pulmonary embolism, transient ischaemic attacks. |
| Precautions | CHF, diarrhoea, fever, thyrotoxicosis, senile, psychotic or depressed patients. |
| Contra-Indications | Allergy to warfarin, haemorrhagic disorders, severe hepatic/renal disease, GI ulcers, pregnancy and lactation, threatened abortion, eye surgery, severe trauma, diabetes, and spinal puncture. |
| Side Effects | Nausea and vomiting, mouth ulcers, hepatitis, diarrhoea, abdominal cramping, blood dyscrasia, alopecia, urticaria, dermatitis, bleeding from GIT or urinary tract or mucus membrane, adrenal haemorrhage, fever, purple toes syndrome purpura, petechiae. |
| Dosage | 10-15mg daily according to test results. |
| Pregnancy Category | Category D |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs, which have caused, are suspected to have caused, or may be expected to cause an increased rise in the frequency of malformations or irreversible damage. These drugs may also have adverse pharmacological effects required required |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Oral anti-coagulants |