warfarin
noun
war·fa·rin
ˈwȯr-fə-rən 
: a crystalline anticoagulant coumarin derivative C19H16O4 that inhibits the production of prothrombin by vitamin K and is used as a rodent poison and in medicine
also
: its sodium salt C19H15NaO4 used especially in the prevention or treatment of thromboembolic disease
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Ginkgo Biloba and Blood-Thinning Medication Ginkgo biloba supplements can also increase the risk of bleeding when taken with blood-thinning medications like warfarin or aspirin.12
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Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
For example, ginkgo can interact with medications that prevent blood clots, like warfarin and aspirin.22 Ask a healthcare provider or pharmacist about potential interactions before using any memory-boosting supplement.
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This may include warfarin (Coumadin), apixaban (Eliquis), aspirin, and clopidogrel (Plavix).
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
Using nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen, as well as other anticoagulants such as warfarin, may add to that risk.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
For example, ginkgo can interact with medications that prevent blood clots, like warfarin and aspirin.22 Ask a healthcare provider or pharmacist about potential interactions before using any memory-boosting supplement.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
This may include warfarin (Coumadin), apixaban (Eliquis), aspirin, and clopidogrel (Plavix).
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
Using nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen, as well as other anticoagulants such as warfarin, may add to that risk.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Warfarin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warfarin. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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warfarin
noun
war·fa·rin
ˈwȯr-fə-rən
: a crystalline anticoagulant coumarin derivative C19H16O4 related to dicumarol that inhibits the production of prothrombin by vitamin K and is used as a rodent poison and in medicine
also
: its sodium salt C19H15NaO4 used especially in the prevention or treatment of thromboembolic disease see coumadin
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