Apo-Warfarin 2mg

Manufacturer

Apotex

Contents

Warfarin

Indication

Apo-Warfarin is used for treating and preventing harmful clots that may occur in the veins (venous thrombosis), in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), with a type of abnormal heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), or following a heart valve replacement. Apo-Warfarin is also used to reduce the risk of stroke and other problems in patients who have had a heart attack. Apo-Warfarin is an anticoagulant. It works by blocking the synthesis of certain clotting factors. Without these clotting factors, blood clots are unable to form.

Instruction
Use Apo-Warfarin as directed by your doctor.

• Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Never take a double dose of this medication or take it together with other products that contain warfarin or Apo-Warfarin.
• Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Take Apo-Warfarin at the same time every day. Apo-Warfarin can be taken with or without food.
• Avoid dieting to lose weight while taking Apo-Warfarin. Tell your doctor if your body weight changes for any reason.
• While taking Apo-Warfarin, your blood will need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly. 
• You may need to stop taking the medicine for a short time if you need antibiotics, surgery, dental work, a spinal tap, or spinal anesthesia (epidural).
• Continue to take Apo-Warfarin even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of Apo-Warfarin, contact your doctor right away.

Drug interaction

Apo-Warfarin interacts with many drugs, and these interactions can be very dangerous. Mostly often such medications as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol and others), alcohol, ibuprofen (Motrin), cimetidine (Tagamet), oxandrolone (Oxandrin), certain vitamins, and antibiotics should be taken into consideration while treatment with Apo-Warfarin is performed