Case Report

Rational drug use: Warfarin

January 20, 2021
  • Vedat Gerdan *
EN TR

Rational drug use: Warfarin

Abstract

Warfarin is the most widely used anticoagulant by physicians in many indications and in many different branches in order to prevent thrombosis in the world. In addition to having a narrow therapeutic index, it has serious interactions with a large number of medicines and plants. Although alternative oral anticoagulant agents have recently been developed, there is insufficient evidence that they are effective and safe in rheumatologic diseases such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. Therefore, it is necessary to know that warfarin metabolism is affected by genetic factors, to recognize side effects, drug and food interactions better, and to emphasize the importance of making fast and accurate decisions when toxicity and complications occur.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Vedat Gerdan *
0000-0001-8501-6172
Türkiye

Publication Date

January 20, 2021

Submission Date

April 6, 2020

Acceptance Date

August 28, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 1970

Vancouver
1.Vedat Gerdan. Akılcı ilaç kullanımı: Varfarin. EJM. 2021 Jan. 1;19-31. doi:10.19161/etd.863730

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