D.H Warfarin 2mg

D.H Warfarin 2mg

This medicine is prescription only medicine (POM ) and required under medical supervision .

ဤဆေးသည် POM ဆေးအုပ်စုတွင်ပါဝင်သောကြောင့် ဆရာဝန်ညွှန်ကြားချက်အတိုင်းသာ သုံးစွဲသင့်ပါသည် ။

Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant.
Action

- Anticoagulant action

- Vitamin K antagonist

- Inhibits synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X as well as the anticoagulant protein C and its cofactor protein S.

Indications

- Prophylaxis of transient ischaemic attacks, stroke

- Prophylaxis of systemic embolism in patients with rheumatic heart disease and atrial fibrillation

- Prophylaxis of thromboembolism after insertion of prosthetic heart valves

- Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism

Dosage

Adult: Dosage is tailored to individual requirements. Usual dose: Initially, 5-10 mg daily for 1 or 2 days. Maintenance: 3-9 mg daily, depending on the prothrombin time or other appropriate coagulation tests. (or ) dosage directed by the physician.