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. 1983 Jul;24(7):211–213.

Warfarin: A Review with Emphasis on Its Use in the Horse

A Vrins, G Carlson, B Feldman
PMCID: PMC1790352  PMID: 17422277

Abstract

Warfarin or dicoumarol prevents the production of functional clotting factors II, VII, IX and X. Navicular disease and thrombophlebitis are examples of equine thrombotic diseases in which warfarin has been used therapeutically. The initiation of anticoagulant therapy is relatively simple but attending veterinarians must be aware of the potential risks in order to minimize them. These risks include epistaxis, bleeding into the gastrointestinal tract and at the venipuncture site, and increased susceptibility to hematoma formation following local trauma. Vitamin K, especially vitamin K1 is a swift and specific antidote for warfarin toxicity.

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