(WAR-far-in)
Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant. Anticoagulants are medications that prevent and treat the formation of clots within blood vessels, also called thrombosis
Warfarin can be taken by mouth or crushed and given through a feeding tube. It comes in a tablet form. Several different strengths are available. Each tablet is marked with dose strength and color coded based on strength.