Cofarin 2mg Tablet

Description

Cofarin 2mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant which helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain and heart. It is used for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke prevention. Cofarin 2mg Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. You may take it with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. If you are going under any surgery or dental treatment then you may need to stop this medicine for some time but only after consulting with your doctor. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Introduction

In Prevention of Blood clots Cofarin 2mg Tablet blocks a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. It will also prevent new ones from forming. It keeps your blood flowing freely around your body and makes it less likely that a clot will form inside a blood vessel. This can help prevent or reduce damage caused by stroke, clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism) or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body. You should take Cofarin 2mg Tablet regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

Benefits

Cofarin 2mg Tablet is an anticoagulant. It works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it prevents them from growing larger and causing blockages in the blood vessels.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cofarin 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Cofarin 2mg Tablet with Vitamin K rich food such as spinach, collards, broccoli, spring onions, cucumber and dried basil.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cofarin 2mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Cofarin 2mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Cofarin 2mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Cofarin 2mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Cofarin 2mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cofarin 2mg Tablet is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular blood tests are recommended when you are taking this medicine. - Liver : CAUTION - Cofarin 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cofarin 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.