Recent news on Coumadin

Coconut Cures Diarrhea; Soap Helps Restless-Leg Problem  -  25 May 2007
Hartford Courant,I take Bentyl, digoxin, Norpace, Tegretol, Coumadin and prochlorperazine. Is there any way to alleviate this problem?

Actress Lainie Kazan Turns the Spotlight on DVTs  -  25 May 2007
WFIE-TV,Because of their heightened risk for DVTs and other clots, most patients recovering from orthopedic or other surgeries now routinely receive coumadin or

Did seafood allergy trigger gasping-for-breath incident?  -  May 17, 2007
SouthCoastToday.com,DONOHUE: I am writing about the person whose 87-year-old father has an irregular heartbeat and has to take Coumadin. You said there is not a better medicine

Be cautious with breast abnormality  -  May 8, 2007
Monterey County Herald,I have been on Coumadin now for three years, and my surgeon, not the doctor who is monitoring my blood weekly, doesn't think that I should be on the drug,

Be cautious with breast abnormality  -  May 8, 2007
The Spokesman Review,Dear Dr. Gott: Could you please comment on the good/bad long-term use of Coumadin for keeping the blood in balance to prevent blood clots?

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH  -  May 15, 2007
Gulf Breeze News,He had an irregular heartbeat and was on Coumadin, and he took high blood pressure medicine. Out of nowhere, one day, he said something was wrong,

Registered Nurse  -  May 18, 2007
Seattle Times,This position is essentially a phone triage position with close patient contact through our coumadin lab. Requires: WA RN license, current BLS certification

Know how supplements affect prescriptions  -  May 9, 2007
DesMoinesRegister.com,Mortensen said some of the most common interactions he sees are with the use of garlic, ginkgo and ginseng - which thin the blood - and drugs like Coumadin

Doctor missed the signs of his own illness  -  May 14, 2007
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,After leaving the hospital, he was on Coumadin, a blood-thinning medication, for nine months. Most DVTs disappear without difficulty after similar

Portola wins funding for cardio treatments  -  May 8, 2007
The Argus,The company just announced positive data from a Phase II study of its anti-coagulant treatment that aims to compete with the generic drug coumadin.

Santo returns to the booth  -  May 4, 2007
MLB.comHe is now taking coumadin, a drug used to inhibit the synthesis of clotting factors, and had to miss the last road trip so he could get the medication

Guzman gets tryout as 5th starter  -  May 4, 2007
nwitimes.com,Although the diabetes-afflicted Santo is on the blood-thinner Coumadin to prevent clotting that could lead to a stroke, he is otherwise on no restrictions

Centre, Ala., woman killed in car crash  -  May 1, 2007
Rome News-Tribune,Palmer, 49, was a licensed practical nurse at the Harbin Clinic’s coumadin clinic, where heart patients on blood thinner are monitored.

Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution  -  Apr 27, 2007
MayoClinic.comLaxatives can interact with blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin), antibiotics such as tetracycline and ciprofloxacin (Cipro), and certain heart and

Bristol-Myers, Pfizer sign $1 bln blood-clot deal  -  Apr 26, 2007
ReutersIf successful in those studies, the drug is considered a possible blockbuster replacement for Bristol's poorly tolerated but widely used medicine Coumadin

The ABC's of vitamins  -  May 23, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,...of B vitamins or vitamin E or take bad combinations, such as vitamin E and garlic with prescribed Coumadin (warfarin) and aspirin — all blood thinners.

NFL groups step up in support of former pros  -  May 23, 2007
Baltimore Sun,He needs Coumadin for blood clots in his lungs and gets around with assistance of a walker. "He knows who I am," Moppin said. "But I call him John Henry so

Nursing home cited for death  -  May 11, 2007
Cincinnati Post,The resident's lab tests were needed to adjust medication levels including Coumadin, a blood thinner. The resident was admitted to the hospital with

Heart rhythm societies develop consensus statement on catheter and ...  -  May 10, 2007
TheHeart.Org,..."That means that for the 50-year-old patient with no risk factors for stroke who undergoes an atrial ablation procedure, they need to be on Coumadin for two

Daughter's persistence results in rare action against caregivers  -  May 20, 2007
Palm Beach Post,...orders to test Combs' blood daily to monitor the effects of two blood thinners — Coumadin and Lovenox — she was taking for a longtime heart disorder.

Vitamins and Supplements: Taken For Health Or Taken For A Ride?  -  May 1, 2007
Diabetes Health (press release),Vitamin E supplementation should be avoided in people treated with Coumadin or aspirin therapy, prior to consultation with their provider.

Southern District Court of New York Rules Patent for ACIPHEX ...  -  May 14, 2007
WebWire (press release),Patients on warfarin (such as Coumadin®) may need to be monitored closely by their doctor. For more information, visit www.aciphex.com.

Eisai Obtains Favorable Ruling in Aciphex(R) Patent Infringement ...  -  May 11, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Patients on warfarin (such as Coumadin(R)) may need to be monitored more closely by their doctor. For more information, visit http://www.aciphex.com/ or

Prescription prices vary, mostly high  -  May 11, 2007
WALB-TV,Coumadin is a blood thinner. Checking the same three stores, the prices were $61.46, $63.99 and $72.99 respectively. And then there's birth control.

InforMedix Provides Corporate Update  -  May 10, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),This was done in response to positive initial results in patients taking Coumadin, a blood thinner that has a side effect of causing strokes if the patient

Life-saving surgery for children exposes big heart of Israeli ...  -  May 8, 2007
Israel 21C,..."Frankly, we were a little worried because after valve replacement the patient needs to be monitored and given coumadin [blood thinners] and we know that

Pharma Sector: Few Newsmakers Of The Week - Idenix, Nabi, CSL ...  -  May 5, 2007
Trading Markets,Bristol-Myers' warfarin marketed under the brand name Coumadin is the standard drug in the long-term treatment of VTE. The study demonstrated that during a

McPherson released from hospital  -  May 4, 2007
Reno Gazette Journal,McPherson was diagnosed with Coumadin, a blood thinner, something he said he'll likely have to take the rest of his life.

Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease  -  May 2, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...transplant that will require allograft biopsy in the future, what kind of valve do you select and how do you manage their warfarin sodium (Coumadin)?

Cardiologist speaks out about local heart care  -  Apr 28, 2007
Farmington Daily Times,...electrocardiograms, stress testing, Coumadin clinics, lipid and cholesterol clinics and cardiac device — pacemaker and defibrillator — clinics.

UPDATE 1-Bristol-Myers, Pfizer sign $1 bln blood-clot deal  -  Apr 26, 2007
Reuters...the drug is considered to be a possible blockbuster replacement for Bristol's poorly tolerated, but widely used medicine, Coumadin.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Plavix $938 $986 (5)% $787 $850 (7)% (28)% Pravachol 135 536 (75)% 57 302 (81)% (86)% Avapro/Avalide 270 233 16% 163 139 17% (1)% Coumadin 46 55 (16)%

Bristol-Myers, Pfizer sign $1 bln blood-clot deal  -  26 Apr 2007
ReutersIf successful in those studies, the drug is considered a possible blockbuster replacement for Bristol's poorly tolerated but widely used medicine Coumadin

How To Recognize And Prevent All Different Kinds Of Strokes  -  26 Apr 2007
Evening Bulletin,The standard treatments are drugs, such as Cardizem to control the rapid rate, and aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) to prevent the blood clots from forming in

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Plavix $938 $986 (5)% $787 $850 (7)% (28)% Pravachol 135 536 (75)% 57 302 (81)% (86)% Avapro/Avalide 270 233 16% 163 139 17% (1)% Coumadin 46 55 (16)%

Coumadin and Cymbalta combo could have been tragic  -  Apr 18, 2007
Daily Press,During the admission, they checked her blood level of Coumadin and discovered that it was about 10 times higher than normal.

McPherson recovering from blood clot  -  Apr 24, 2007
Nevada Appeal,..."They did find a blood clot in my heart and they're starting me on this Coumadin program," he said. "I have a few flakes of this clot going up to the left

Corrected: New clot drugs beckon as replacements for warfarin  -  Apr 16, 2007
Scientific AmericanWarfarin, sold by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. under the brand name Coumadin but now widely available as a generic, is notoriously difficult to tolerate because

Cures can be killers  -  Apr 18, 2007
Alberta Daily Herald Tribune (subscription),One of the most common drugs to cause problems is Coumadin (known generically as warfarin), a blood thinner given to patients to prevent strokes due to

New clot drugs beckon as replacements for warfarin  -  Apr 13, 2007
Washington Post,N) under the brand name Coumadin but now widely available as a generic, is notoriously difficult to tolerate because of its interactions with food and other

Small strokes warn of big trouble  -  Apr 18, 2007
DetNews.com,Aspirin, aspirin plus extended-release dipyridamole or Plavix are such medicines. Or it might be going on the anticoagulant Coumadin. See another doctor.

TIA, so-called ministroke, warns of a greater danger  -  Apr 18, 2007
SouthCoastToday.com,Or it might be going on the anticoagulant Coumadin. See another doctor. A neurologist would be a good choice. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I'ma 27-year-old female and

Multiple Cancer Medications Puts Patients At Risk  -  Apr 18, 2007
CityNews,One of the most problematic drugs is Coumadin, a blood thinner given to patients to prevent strokes caused from blood clots. Research has shown the drug

Deep Vein Thrombosis  -  Apr 5, 2007
Queens Courier,The most common blood thinner taken in pill form is coumadin. A disadvantage of being on coumadin is the need for frequent blood checks.

People's Pharmacy: Take precautions when microwaving sponges  -  Apr 14, 2007
Bryan College Station Eagle,Q: My father-in-law has cut out all green leafy vegetables because he is taking the blood thinner Coumadin (warfarin). Must he really eliminate all these

Wrong combination can be lethal mix  -  Apr 9, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,During the admission, they checked her blood level of Coumadin and discovered it was about 10 times higher than normal. The doctors in the emergency room

CORRECTED - FEATURE-New Clot Drugs Beckon as Replacements for Wa  -  Apr 16, 2007
Reuters.uk,N: Quote, Profile , Research) under the brand name Coumadin but now widely available as a generic, is notoriously difficult to tolerate because of its

Study shows safety, effectiveness of heart filter device in stroke ...  -  Mar 27, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,In it, researchers will look at implanting the device vs. standard treatment that involves the use of coumadin. Coumadin, although an effective medication,

New clot drugs beckon as replacements for warfarin  -  Apr 13, 2007
ReutersN: Quote, Profile, Research) under the brand name Coumadin but now widely available as a generic, is notoriously difficult to tolerate because of its

Nurse charged in death of Wellington woman  -  Apr 24, 2007
Palm Beach Post,Combs also was taking Coumadin, another blood thinner, as part of treatment for heart problems. According to doctors orders, which were given to Depasqua,

Medical Center seeks patients on blood thinners with irregular ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
PressZoom (press release),...diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) who are taking the blood thinner warfarin (ie Coumadin®) to participate in a research study.

Test offers alternative for many to colonoscopy  -  Mar 28, 2007
South Bend Tribune,But he would rather not have one because that would require him to go off a blood thinning medication he takes called Coumadin.

Who's filling your prescription? You may be surprised  -  Mar 30, 2007
ABC7Chicago.com,A high school-aged pharmacy technician at a Walgreens in Lakeland, Fla., made a typing error and dispensed a dose of the blood thinner Coumadin that was 10

Combining Drugs can be Deadly  -  Mar 28, 2007
WETM-TV,Ibuprofen and Coumadin combined can cause internal bleeding. Some decongestants have stimulants that can affect heart patients.

Drug interactions a risk for cancer patients: study  -  Apr 18, 2007
CBC.ca,The blood thinner Coumadin or warfarin was one of the most problematic non-cancer drugs identified in the study, because it interacts with other drugs so

Stay out of the sun for more youthful skin  -  Apr 16, 2007
Mail Tribune,Naversen says some drugs also can increase the sun's effect on skin, including Coumadin, aspirin and prednisone. People who take these drugs regularly have

Stem cells aren't the real cash cow of Wisconsin Alumni Research ...  -  Apr 15, 2007
Winona Daily News,A different formulation, Coumadin, is a widely used blood- thinning drug. Both were developed after UW-Madison scientist Karl Paul Link discovered a

Complications delay transplant for former mayor  -  Apr 12, 2007
Brockville Recorder and Times,Since then, he has been taking a blood thinner called coumadin, his wife, Cathy, told The Recorder and Times. He had to stop taking that drug for the

Avoiding Drug Mistakes  -  Apr 7, 2007
CBS News,If you take a blood thinner like Coumadin, don't take aspirin — it can cause internal bleeding. There are many other examples, so ask your doctor or

PTO Agrees To Re-Examine WARF Claims In Stem Cells  -  Apr 3, 2007
BioWorld Online,New York-based Bristol-Myers Squibb Co sells warfarin as Coumadin. Geron, for its part, does not consider competitors with regard to intellectual property,

Health literacy of patients can be taught, study finds  -  Mar 31, 2007
Deseret News,And they didn't understand potentially dangerous interactions, like taking fish-oil supplements while on the blood thinner Coumadin.

Healthy Infusion: Regado Biosciences Lands $23M in Financing  -  Mar 28, 2007
WRAL.com,The technology could present an alternative to such drugs as Heparin and Coumadin which help prevent heart attacks, strokes and deep-vein thrombosis but

Panel considers hospital sale  -  Mar 27, 2007
St. Petersburg Times,...-At Forest Oaks in Brooksville, one resident received incorrect dosages of Coumadin, a blood thinner prescribed to prevent heart attack and stroke.

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