Warfarindrug info
warfarin sodium 6 MG Oral Tablet [Jantoven]
What it is used for
JANTOVEN ® is indicated for: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism (PE). Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or cardiac valve replacement. Reduction in the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction (MI), and thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic embolization after myocardial infarction. Limitations of Use Warfarin Sodium has no direct effect on an established thrombus, nor does it reverse ischemic tissue damage. Once a thrombus has occurred, however, the goals of anticoagulant treatment are to prevent further extension of the formed clot and to prevent secondary thromboembolic complications that may result in serious and possibly fatal sequelae. JANTOVEN is a vitamin K antagonist indicated for: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation and/or cardiac valve replacement Reduction in the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction, and thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic embolization after myocardial infarction Limitations of Use Warfarin Sodium has no direct effect on an established thrombus, nor does it reverse ischemic tissue damage.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 8, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
JANTOVEN (Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP) is an anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. The chemical name of warfarin sodium is 3-(α-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydroxycoumarin sodium salt, which is a racemic mixture of the R - and S -enantiomers. Crystalline warfarin sodium is an isopropanol clathrate. Its empirical formula is C 19 H 15 NaO 4, and its structural formula is represented by the following: Crystalline warfarin sodium occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder that is discolored by light. It is very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, and very slightly soluble in chloroform and ether. JANTOVEN tablets for oral use contain: 1 mg, 2 mg, 2½ mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, 5 mg, 6 mg, 7½ mg or 10 mg of warfarin sodium, USP.
They also contain: All strengths: Lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone, and pregelatinized starch (corn). 1 mg: FD&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake 2 mg: FD&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake 2½ mg: D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake 3 mg: Brown #75 Synthetic Brown Iron Oxide 4 mg: FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake 5 mg: FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake 6 mg: Yellow #10 Synthetic Yellow Iron Oxide, Black #85 Synthetic Black Iron Oxide and FD&C Blue #1 Aluminum Lake 7½ mg: D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake 10 mg: Dye Free Chemical Structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 8, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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