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warfarin

warfarin
Brand names: Warfarin Sodium
Form Strength
TABLET, ORAL 1 mg; 2 mg; 2.5 mg; 3 mg; 4 mg; 5 mg; 6 mg; 7.5 mg; 10 mg
VIEW MORE coagulation modifiers, anticoagulants, coumarins and indanediones
CLASS
m00081, m00082, m00262
High Alert Drug : Policy

 

Policies and procedures

PCPS027_TMH Drug-Food Interaction Patient Instructions

Consults, protocols, and therapeutic interchanges

System_RXCLIN 142 Pharmacy Consult for Warfarin

System_RXCLIN 123 Pharmacy Consult for Warfarin LVAD

Key points for both warfarin consults:

  • Pharmacists will evaluate indication and current patient status and will optimize dosing and monitor labs “per policy”
  • Pharmacists will document in Epic using i-Vents and consult notes at least daily
  • Pharmacists must provide patient education for all patients on therapy 

 

Additional information

Therapeutic anticoagulant transition guide 2019

 

Drug Name Common Side Effects
warfarin
  • bleeding or bruising
  • feeling tired or cold (less common)
  • minimize side effects with routine clinic visits
Last updated: Jun. 18, 2024

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