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What are the side effects you encounter while taking this medicine? |
Apo-Warfarin is an anti-coagulant or a medicine which helps in the thinning of the blood.
This medication is indicated for the reduction of blood clotting essential for the prevention of heart attacks, stroke and the blocking of arteries and veins.
Apo-Warfarin may also be prescribed to treat other medical conditions aside from the ones mentioned above.
Due to the anti clotting property of Apo-Warfarin, it should be administered with care and preferably under doctor's monitoring for patients who have the following medical conditions:
Have recently had surgery
Ill with stomach ulcers, or any other forms of bleeding
Have had stroke caused by bleeding in the brain
Have had aneurysm
Have had spinal fracture or had been exposed to lumbar block anesthesia
Have bacterial endocarditis, pericarditis, and pericardial effusion.
Apo-Warfarin may also not be strongly recommended for patients with the following medical conditions:
Kidney problems
Liver diseases
Hypertension
Have congenital and or hereditary Protein C or Protein S deficiency
Diabetes
Polycythemia Vera
Vasculitis
Congestive heart failure
Collagen vascular disorder
Thyroidal problems
High cholesterol
Cancer
Vitamin K deficiency
On the process of surgery
Taking antibiotics to treat infection
This medicine is belong to the drugs categorized under Pregnancy Category X which means that taking Apo-Warfarin may cause harm to the unborn, cause birth defects and birth problems.
However, this drug is not detected on the breast milk. But is would still be safe and wise to consult your doctor first before deciding to breast feed when taking Apo-Warfarin.
This product must be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, if the instructions given by your doctor are unclear, you must verify them from a medical authority such as a pharmacist or nurse.
Each dose of Apo-Warfarin must be taken with a full glass of water. The medication should be taken at about the same time of each day and it could be taken with or without food.
Regular monitoring of blood such as PT and INR tests should be performed regularly to monitor the need to increase or decrease dosage of Apo-Warfarin.
Never take more or less of this drug. Always follow the prescribed dosage for intake.
Avoid abrupt changes in your diet. The consumption of Vitamin K may significantly decrease the effects of the medicine. Vitamin K can be mostly obtained from spinach, Swiss Chard, coriander, collards, and cabbages.
The dosage for Apo-Warfarin intake must be obtained from a doctor. The doctor may still perform necessary blood tests and other examinations before prescribing the exact dosage.
Overdose of the drug may be characterized by:
Bruising
Visibility of small broken blood vessels under the skin
Excessive bleeding from cuts and wounds
Bleeding on the gums
Blood on stool, urine or vomitus
Excessive menstrual bleeding
Overdose of Apo-Warfarin may become fatal especially if left untreated as they may result to hemorrhage. Immediately seek medical attention if any of these symptoms occur.
The missed dose of Apo-Warfarin must be taken as soon as it is remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, forego the missed dose and wait for the next dose.
Taking Apo-Warfarin may entail some serious side effects such as:
allergic reactions characterized by hives, swelling of lips, throat and mouth and the closing of throat passage.
black, bloody and tarry stools
blood in urine and vomitus
coughing of blood
bleeding gums, and sores in the mouth
decrease in the amount of urine
purple discoloration of toes and fingernails
easy bruising
sudden leg and foot pains
unusual bleeding and heavy menstrual periods
If you experience any of the mentioned side effects, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Some of the less serious side effects may include:
excessive retention of gas and bloating
diarrhea
nausea
stomach and digestive problems
decrease in appetite and unusual weight loss
If you experience any of the following side effects, talk to your doctor immediately. These less serious side effects are more likely to occur when you are taking Apo-Warfarin.
This medication may interact with other drugs and it is best to inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines or drugs aside from Apo-Warfarin.
Depending on the reaction of the Apo-Warfarin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Apo-Warfarin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Apo-Warfarin addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology