Coumadin Side Effects
Coumadin | Warfarin has been shown to cause common side effects such as:
- nausea
- vomiting
- mild stomach pain
- bloating
- gas
- altered sense of taste
Coumadin has also been shown to cause more serious side effects such as:
- pain, swelling, or hot or cold feeling
- skin changes
- discoloration on the body
- sudden and severe leg or foot pain
- foot ulcer
- purple toes or fingers
- sudden headache, dizziness, or weakness
- unusual bleeding of the nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum
- any bleeding that will not stop, especially from wounds or needle injections
- purple or red pinpoint discoloration under skin
- easy bruising
- blood in urine
- black or bloody stools
- coughing up blood
- vomit that resembles coffee grounds
- pale skin
- lightheadedness
- shortness of breath
- rapid heart rate
- difficult concentrating
- dark urine
- jaundice
- pain in the stomach, back, or sides
- urinating less than usual or not at all
- numbness
- muscle weakness
- flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, chills, or body aches
Warnings & Recalls for Coumadin
Coumadin has been voluntarily
recalled several times:
- July 12, 2010 after some of the active ingredients in blister packs had questionable potency.
- May 2, 2011 when one tablet was discovered to have a higher potency than expected.
- May 26, 2011 another tablet was found to have a notably higher potency than expected.
- October 25, 2011 a precautionary recall was issued after the shelf-life specifications were discovered to not accurately reflect the actual shelf-life of the tablets.
Coumadin can cause excessive bleeding in patients who are taking other medications containing warfarin or coumarin, or have a history of:
- Bleeding problems
- Hypertension
- Severe heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Cancer
- Surgery
- Disease affecting the blood vessels in the brain
- Stomach or intestinal bleeding
Patients who suffer from the following conditions should not take Coumadin:
- Bleeding or blood cell disorder
- Blood in urine or stool
- Infection in the lining of the heart
- Stomach bleeding
- Bleeding in the brain
- Recent or upcoming surgery
- Spinal tap or spinal anesthesia
Coumadin has been shown to cause serious side effects, such as birth defects or fatal bleeding, in unborn babies, and should by no means be used by patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Those who are taking Coumadin should avoid certain foods, especially those which are higher in vitamin K, such as:
- liver
- leafy green vegetables
- vegetable oils
- cranberries
- cranberry juice or herbal products
Coumadin Treatment and Use
Coumadin | Warfarin is an anticoagulant manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb as an oral tablet. Coumadin prevents the formation and growth of blood clots by decreasing levels of clotting protein in the blood.
Coumadin | Warfarin has been approved for the treatment or prevention of the following conditions:
Coumadin is typically used once daily, with the dosage being adjusted over time as needed.
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on Jun 1, 2012
