Tab. Warf-5mg

Warf Tablets contain Warfarin as an active ingredient which belongs to a group of drugs called anti-coagulants. It acts by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it inhibits them from growing larger and causing serious problems.

You may be prescribed Warf Tablets to help thin your blood if you have had a heart problem, problems with blood clots or your blood flow. You may also be given Warf Tablets if you have been fitted with a replacement heart valve.

Benifits:

Warf is used for prevention of blood clots. It is used to prevent and treat blood clots forming in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.

Direction to Use

Try to take your Warf at the same time each day to avoid missing any doses. It is usually recommended to take Warf at 6 p.m. in the evening.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, skip the missed dose, and take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Avoid taking High Vitamin K content foods such as green vegetables, e.g: Broccoli,  Spinach,  Cabbage, Lettuce etc  while taking warf.

Side Effects

Possible Side effects and their management :

• Unusual bruising, bleeding, blood in the urine, blackened stools ( See your Doctor–your dose of Warf will probably need to be reduced)
• Diarrhoea (Drink plenty of water to replace lost fluids)
• Rash (See your Doctor if this persists)
• Hair loss (See your Doctor if this persists)
• Feeling or being sick (Eat little and often. Stick to simple or bland foods. If you are sick drink plenty of liquid)