Marevan (Warfarin) Tablet 5mg

About Marevan (Warfarin) Tablet 5mg

Marevan Uses

• Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treatment of pulmonary embolism
• Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
• Clot prevention after mechanical heart valve replacement
• Clot prevention after a heart attack in selected patients

Marevan Benefits

• Lowers the risk of a stroke caused by an irregular heartbeat
• Reduces the chance of a clot traveling to the lungs
• Protects an artificial heart valve from clot formation
• Allows long term, adjustable clot prevention with regular monitoring

What Experts Say

Warfarin works by blocking the liver's use of vitamin K, a vitamin the body needs to make several clotting factors. With less active clotting factor available, blood takes longer to clot, which lowers the risk of a dangerous clot forming inside a vein, artery, or the heart.

Doctors prescribe warfarin for conditions where clot risk is high, such as atrial fibrillation, a mechanical heart valve, or a past DVT or pulmonary embolism. The dose is never fixed. It is adjusted after regular INR blood tests, since the right dose differs from person to person and even changes over time for the same patient.

Warfarin therapy needs steady follow up, and clinics in many areas are stretched, so INR testing gets delayed or skipped by patients who feel fine. Home remedies and unsupervised herbal use are also common habits that can quietly push INR levels out of the safe range without any obvious symptoms.

Drug Class

• Anticoagulant (Vitamin K Antagonist)

Marevan (Warfarin) Tablet 5mg formula

• Warfarin Sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Marevan (Warfarin) Tablet 5mg?

• Take Marevan at the same time every day, usually in the evening.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Get INR blood tests done as scheduled by your doctor.
• Keep vitamin K intake from leafy greens fairly consistent day to day.
• Carry an anticoagulant alert card at all times.

Drug Interactions

• NSAIDs and Aspirin: Combining these with warfarin significantly raises the risk of stomach and internal bleeding.
• Certain Antibiotics: Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can raise INR levels and increase bleeding risk.
• Amiodarone: This heart rhythm medicine can strengthen warfarin's blood thinning effect.
• Vitamin K Supplements: These can reduce warfarin's effectiveness and lower INR levels.

Risks and warnings

• Bleeding Risk: Warfarin can cause serious bleeding, including in the brain or gut, especially if the dose is too high.
• Regular Monitoring Required: INR blood tests are essential since too little effect risks clotting and too much raises bleeding risk.
• Pregnancy Warning: Warfarin can harm an unborn baby and should be avoided during pregnancy unless specifically advised.
• Diet Interaction: Sudden changes in vitamin K rich foods like spinach and kale can alter how well warfarin works.
• Never Stop Abruptly: Stopping suddenly without medical advice can raise clot risk quickly.

Marevan Side Effects

• Easy bruising
• Bleeding gums while brushing teeth
• Nosebleeds
• Blood in urine or stool
• Prolonged bleeding from minor cuts
• Hair thinning
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack away from light.
• Protect from moisture and humidity.
• Keep out of reach of children.