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Definition(s):

  • (n) an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus

Usage(s):

  1. In 1947, a better weapon appeared: an anticoagulant called warfarin.
  2. Named warfarin, it is usually applied to bait grain.
  3. Some physicians support DuPont's position because they say warfarin is a tricky drug and doses must be carefully calibrated.

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  1. Showunmi added: "Back when I had my illness the doctor told me I might never play again. I'll admit there were times when I seriously wondered about my career. The usual period of time someone with a blood clot takes Warfarin for is six months - but...
    on Jan 12, 2010 By: Enoch Showunmi Source: The Sun

  2. "It's a haemorrhage associated with warfarin therapy," coroner Dr Brian Farrell said.
    on Jun 22, 2009 By: Brian Farrell Source: Irish Times

  3. "Despite talk over trial design and cardiovascular safety, the intrinsic concern was one of liver safety," Morgan Stanley analysts said in a note to investors. "The panel feared that the hunger for a warfarin replacement would have made...
    on Sep 13, 2004 By: JP Morgan Source: Bloomberg

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