coumadin
/ˈkuːmədɪn/
noun
- A brand name for the drug warfarin, an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent blood clots.
- Patients taking Coumadin need regular blood tests to monitor their clotting levels.
- After his surgery, the doctor prescribed Coumadin to reduce the risk of blood clots.
- She carries a medical alert card because she is on Coumadin therapy.
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