Coumadin
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- noun
- /ˈkuːmədɪn/
- Specialized
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Coumadin
- Patients taking Coumadin need regular blood tests to monitor their levels.
- take Coumadin
- Coumadin (warfarin)
- Coumadin, a blood thinner
So now I'm on Coumadin and no one wants to take me.
- So now I'm on Coumadin and no one wants to take me.
Examples
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So now I'm on Coumadin and no one wants to take me.
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I think we should increase his daily dosage of Coumadin to 12 milligrams.
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Very good, Dr. Spellner, but as death is not our objective here, I would suggest 10 milligrams of Coumadin.
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Continue taking an aspirin a day indefinitely unless you have a blood disorder, ulcers, or are on Coumadin (warfarin).
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Grounding has been shown to be such a potent blood thinner that if a person is taking Coumadin, they need to adjust their dose lower under the guidance of a physician, as grounding will decrease the need for it.
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My doctor prescribed Coumadin to prevent blood clots after my surgery.
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He must avoid certain foods while on Coumadin to maintain its effectiveness.
Synonyms
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A medicine that prevents and treats blood clots
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A medicine that slows or stops blood from forming clots
A medicine that stops or slows blood from forming clots
Surface Forms
Etymology
Coumadin comes from coumarin, a natural chemical found in plants that led to the development of the medicine warfarin. So, Coumadin can be remembered as a drug that 'thins' the blood and helps prevent clots.