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Composition :

WARFARIN-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Unichem International

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET

UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants (blood thinners). UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing the formation of a blood clot. Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in the legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs.

UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET contains Warfarin which works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein) thereby preventing blood clot formation.

Take UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET with or without food as advised by the doctor and swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. Some people may experience unusual bleeding or skin rash. Most of these side effects of UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET. It would help if you had frequent INR (International Normalized Ratio) or prothrombin time tests to measure your blood-clotting time, as UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET prolongs bleeding time. You must be cautious while shaving and brushing your teeth to avoid too much bleeding from the injury site.  

Uses of UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET

Prevention of blood clot

Directions for Use

Take UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush, break or chew it. Try to take UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET at the same time each day which will help to keep the levels of warfarin in your blood constant.

Medicinal Benefits

UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing the formation of a blood clot. UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein) thereby preventing blood clots formation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET to check the time taken for your blood to clot and the level of platelets (blood cells). If you have a painful skin rash, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to a serious condition called calciphylaxis (accumulation of calcium in small blood vessels of skin and fat tissues) which may cause painful skin ulcers, blood clots, and serious skin infections. Patients with chronic kidney disease are at high risk of getting calciphylaxis. If you have any high blood pressure, kidney, liver, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly. UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET may cause serious side effects and death of skin tissue (skin necrosis or gangrene). Call your doctor if you have pain, color, or temperature change in any area of your body or purple toes syndrome. Before undergoing any type of surgery tell your doctor that you are taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET. Your doctor might tell you to stop taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET. UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET is pregnancy category D medicine and can cause birth defects, or miscarriage. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy or are a nursing mother tell your doctor that you are taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET. UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe Anemia (low RBC count), malignancies (any cancer), and Trauma (injuries).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Taking tamoxifen with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tamoxifen with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet is not recommended but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience bleeding, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet with Streptokinase can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Streptokinase and Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet with Testosterone can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Testosterone and Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet with miconazole may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Taking Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet with fondaparinux can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Fondaparinux and Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet with Rifampin reduces the effects of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Rifampicin together with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an extremity. Do not discontinue any medicine without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Taking Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet together with Fluorouracil may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet and Fluorouracil together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
The combined use of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet and Rivaroxaban can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet and Rivaroxaban can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet with Fluconazole can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fluconazole and Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Erythromycin and Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet together increases the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking erythromycin and Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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WARFARIN-5MGVitamin-K rich foods
Moderate

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WARFARIN-5MGVitamin-K rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Black Liquorice, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Coriander, Turnip Greens, Spinach, Green Tea, Kale

How to manage the interaction:
Increasing vitamin K levels in the body can promote clotting and reduce the effectiveness of Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet. Avoid or limit consumption of foods rich in vitamin K while being treated with Uniwarfin 5mg Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid making any changes in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
  • Opt for foods that are high in vitamin K (liver, leafy green vegetables, or vegetable oils) as UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET may lower Vitamin K in your body.
  • Cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, noni juice, and pomegranate juice may interact with UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET and lead to unwanted side effects. Hence try to avoid these juices while taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases risk of gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANTS / ANTITHROMBOTICS. ANTICONVULSANTS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take aspirin with UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, if you notice blood in urine or stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, weakness or headache, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.

It is recommended to avoid vitamin K rich foods such as coriander, red cabbage, spinach, broccoli, collard greens, kale (leaf cabbage), black liquorice, turnip greens, avocados, parsley, brussels sprouts and green tea as they may decrease the effectiveness of UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET. Also, avoid intake of cranberry juice, alcohol and grapefruit juice as they increase the risk of bleeding.

Yes, UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET may cause hair loss if the treatment is given for many months.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

No, you are usually not advised to have a tattoo or body piercing while taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of bleeding and infection. If you still wish to proceed further, contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted or any antibiotics may be prescribed and let the piercer or tattooist know in advance that you are on treatment with a blood thinner.

Yes, you are advised to stop taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET within 24 hours of surgery or delivery as UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET may increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, before having a dental procedure or any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking UNIWARFIN 5MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PHENYLBUTAZONE
  • FEPRAZONE
  • OXYPHENBUTAZONE
  • GLUCAGON
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • PHENFORMIN
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • NORTRIPTYLINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • MICONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • LATAMOXEF
  • GRISEOFULVIN
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • NORFLOXACIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • AZTREONAM
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CEPHAMANDOLE
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • NALIDIXIC ACID
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • GLUTETHIMIDE

Special Advise

  • You should have regular platelet count, factor V assay, fibrinogen level test, prothrombin time test (PT or PT-INR) and the INR (international normalised ratio) to analyze your blood clotting time.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in the legs. The symptoms include leg pain or swelling. Pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) is a chronic condition that occurs as the blood clots break and travel to the lungs from deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. The symptoms of pulmonary embolism include cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

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