warfarin sodium

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Antihero
gptkbp:administered_by oral medication
gptkbp:approves gptkb:1954
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:atccode B01 AA03
gptkbp:available_on generic medication
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Coumadin
gptkb:Jantoven
gptkbp:casnumber 81400-97-5
gptkbp:chemical_formula C19 H16 O4
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
severe liver disease
active bleeding
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:tablet
injection
2-10 mg daily
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label warfarin sodium
gptkbp:interacts_with NSAIDs
antibiotics
antidepressants
herbal supplements
gptkbp:is_monitored_by INR (International Normalized Ratio)
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase
gptkbp:patient_education report any unusual bleeding
inform healthcare providers about use
avoid vitamin K-rich foods
regular INR monitoring required
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics highly protein-bound
metabolized by liver
half-life of 20-60 hours
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Cardiology
gptkb:deep_vein_thrombosis
gptkb:atrial_fibrillation
stroke
thrombosis
pulmonary embolism
venous thromboembolism
valvular heart disease
embolism
gptkbp:research_areas anticoagulation therapy
pharmacogenomics
patient adherence
drug interactions
dosing strategies
gptkbp:side_effect nausea
bruising
bleeding
hair loss
gptkbp:used_for preventing blood clots
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Coumadin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5