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  2. Warfarin - Wikipedia

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    The common side effect, a natural consequence of reduced clotting, is bleeding. [12] Less common side effects may include areas of tissue damage, and purple toes syndrome. [12] Use is not recommended during pregnancy. [12] The effects of warfarin are typically monitored by checking prothrombin time (INR) every one to four weeks. [12]

  3. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Warfarin (brand name Coumadin) is a commonly prescribed blood thinner both in the inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. In pregnant women, warfarin is contraindicated and should be avoided as it crosses the placental barrier. Additionally, warfarin is listed as Pregnancy Category D, which means it has a risk of harming the fetus. [37]

  4. Fetal warfarin syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Fetal warfarin syndrome is a disorder of the embryo which occurs in a child whose mother took the medication warfarin (brand name: Coumadin) during pregnancy. Resulting abnormalities include low birth weight , slower growth , intellectual disability , deafness , small head size , and malformed bones , cartilage , and joints .

  5. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol Regularly

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    The initial buzz and immediate effects of alcohol may be familiar. Here’s how the long-term consequences of excessive drinking can gradually take a toll on your health. 1.

  6. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Glass of Wine ...

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    Some of the medications that can interact with alcohol include the ones used for allergies, anxiety, epilepsy, arthritis, ADHD, depression, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep issues and much more.

  7. Alcohol and health - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol education is the practice of disseminating information about the effects of alcohol on health, as well as society and the family unit. [72] It was introduced into the public schools by temperance organizations such as the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in the late 19th century. [ 72 ]

  8. Long-term effects of alcohol - Wikipedia

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    The level of ethanol consumption that minimizes the risk of disease, injury, and death is subject to some controversy. [16] Several studies have found a J-shaped relationship between alcohol consumption and health, [17] [18] [2] [19] meaning that risk is minimized at a certain (non-zero) consumption level, and drinking below or above this level increases risk, with the risk level of drinking a ...

  9. 4-Hydroxycoumarins - Wikipedia

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    The rodenticide chemicals are sometimes incorrectly referred to as "coumadins" rather than 4-hydroxycoumarins ("Coumadin" is a brand name for warfarin). They are also referred to as "coumarins," in reference to their derivation, although this term also may be deceptive since coumarin itself, as noted, is not active in clotting, and is used ...