WARFARIN SODIUM tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

WARFARIN SODIUM (UNII: 6153CWM0CL) (WARFARIN - UNII:5Q7ZVV76EI)

Available from:

Bryant Ranch Prepack

INN (International Name):

WARFARIN SODIUM

Composition:

WARFARIN SODIUM 7.5 mg

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

WARFARIN SODIUM- WARFARIN SODIUM TABLET
BRYANT RANCH PREPACK
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
WARFARIN SODIUM SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR WARFARIN SODIUM.
WARFARIN SODIUM TABLETS, USP
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1954
_SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR COMPLETE BOXED WARNING._
WARNING: BLEEDING RISK
WARFARIN SODIUM CAN CAUSE MAJOR OR FATAL BLEEDING.(5.1)
PERFORM REGULAR MONITORING OF INR IN ALL TREATED PATIENTS. (2.1)
DRUGS, DIETARY CHANGES, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECT INR LEVELS ACHIEVED
WITH WARFARIN SODIUM THERAPY. (7)
INSTRUCT PATIENTS ABOUT PREVENTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE RISK OF
BLEEDING AND TO REPORT SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF BLEEDING. (17)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Warfarin sodium tablets, USP are a vitamin K antagonist indicated for:
Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension,
pulmonary embolism (1)
Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated
with atrial fibrillation and/or cardiac valve
replacement (1)
Reduction in the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction, and
thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic
embolization after myocardial infarction (1)
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Warfarin sodium tablets, USP have no direct effect on an established
thrombus, nor does it reverse ischemic tissue
damage. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Individualize dosing regimen for each patient, and adjust based on INR
response. (2.1, 2.2)
Knowledge of genotype can inform initial dose selection. (2.3)
Monitoring: Obtain daily INR determinations upon initiation until
stable in the therapeutic range. Obtain subsequent
INR determinations every 1 to 4 weeks. (2.4)
Review conversion instructions from other anticoagulants. (2.8)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Scored tablets: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.5, or 10 mg (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnancy, except in women with mechanical heart valves (4, 5.5, 8.1)
Hemorrhagic tendencies or blood dyscrasias (4))
Recent or contemplated surgery of the