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Product trade name: Befarin
Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products: Befarin available forms, composition, doses: Befarin destination | category: Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes: Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers: Online pharmacy, drugstores, pharma, health and beauty shops selling this or related pharmaceutical products: There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient warfarin: Befarin information Befarin is an anti-coagulant or a medicine which helps in the thinning of the blood. Befarin indications 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. Befarin may also be prescribed to treat other medical conditions aside from the ones mentioned above. Befarin warnings Due to the anti clotting property of Befarin, 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. Befarin 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 Befarin and pregnancy This medicine is belong to the drugs categorized under Pregnancy Category X which means that taking Befarin 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 Befarin. Befarin intake guidelines 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 Befarin 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 Befarin. 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. Befarin dosage The dosage for Befarin intake must be obtained from a doctor. The doctor may still perform necessary blood tests and other examinations before prescribing the exact dosage. Befarin overdose 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 Befarin may become fatal especially if left untreated as they may result to hemorrhage. Immediately seek medical attention if any of these symptoms occur. Befarin missed dose The missed dose of Befarin 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. Befarin side effects Taking Befarin 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 Befarin. Befarin drug reactions 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 Befarin.
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