Warfarin Treatment Report
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| 36 Patients currently take Warfarin | |
| 6 Patients stopped taking Warfarin | |
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Coumadin, 5 mg daily since Aug 15, 2007 | |
tom
1 mg daily since Apr 01, 2001 | |
stilllivingwithHIV
5 mg daily since Jan 22, 2001 |
Brand Names:
Coumadin, Warfarin sodium
What is Warfarin?
Warfarin is an anti-coagulant drug which prevents clotting . It can be used either to treat or prevent thromboses (clots) or embolism (spread of a clot). In ALS/MND it is most commonly used where long periods of time immobile in the same position might increase the risk of deep-vein thrombosis.
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What we've learned
Why Patients Take Warfarin
| Other | |
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| General health | |
| Not indicated | |
| Blood clot | |
| Swollen feet |
Patient Dosages
| 1.5 mg daily | 1 mg daily | 2 mg daily | 2.5 mg daily | 3.5 mg daily | 4.5 mg daily | 4 mg daily | 5 mg daily | 5.5 mg daily | 6 mg daily | 6.5 mg daily | 7.5 mg daily | 7 mg daily | 8 mg daily | 9 mg daily | 10 mg daily | 11 mg daily | N/A | ||
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How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Warfarin
Why Patients Stopped Taking Warfarin (multiple reasons could be selected)
| Course of treatment ended | |
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| Doctor's advice | |
| Did not seem to work | |
| Side effects too severe |
How Long Patients Took Warfarin Before Stopping
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Warfarin Ratings
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