Chemotherapy Education

Coumadin
(Warfarin Sodium)

• Given orally

• Coumadin is used to prevent blood clots. It lowers the body’s ability to make blood clots.

• Coumadin belongs to a specific category of drugs that requires frequent blood tests, monitoring, and dosage adjustments.

• Some of the side effects or things to watch out for include:

1. Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, infection, pain, swelling, discomfort,or other unusual symptoms.
2. Prolonged bleeding from cuts or nosebleeds; unusual bleeding from gums when brushing teeth; increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding.
3. Red or dark brown urine or stools.
4. Unusual bruising for unknown reasons.

• You should not take aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Alleve, etc…) while on Coumadin.

• There are many drug and food interactions. Check with your pharmacist or nurse.

Front Range Cancer Specialists
"Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Compassion"

Our Chemotherapy Clinic is located:
2315 East Harmony Road
Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 80528

Phone 970 212 7600