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Descriptor
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Warfarin
Descriptor
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Warfarina
Descriptor
Portuguese
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Varfarina
Tree Number:
D03.438.150.446.520.914
D03.830.219.446.520.914
Definition
English
:
An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors.
Warfarin
is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of
venous thrombosis
and its extension,
pulmonary embolism
, and
atrial fibrillation
with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic
embolism
after
myocardial infarction
.
Warfarin
is also used as a rodenticide.
Indexing Annotation
English
:
an anticoagulant & rodenticide
Pharmacological Action:
Anticoagulants
Rodenticides
Allowable Qualifiers
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:
analogs & derivatives
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adverse effects
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antagonists & inhibitors
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classification
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diagnostic use
economics
history
immunology
isolation & purification
metabolism
pharmacology
pharmacokinetics
poisoning
radiation effects
supply & distribution
standards
toxicity
therapeutic use
urine
Record Number:
15261
Unique Identifier:
D014859
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