Generic Coumadin is used for treating or preventing blood clots that may occur in the veins and lungs. It is used to treat or prevent blood clots that may occur because of a certain type of abnormal heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or heart valve replacement. It is also used to reduce the risk of death, recurring heart attack, or blood clotting events (eg, stroke) after a heart attack.
Dabigatran 'has higher rate of complications' than warfarin - Pulse
Dabigatran 'has higher rate of complications' than warfarinPulseBy Alisdair Stirling | 22 May 2012 New anticoagulant dabigatran has a significantly higher rate of complications than warfarin when used in a real-world setting, a new analysis concludes.