Warfarin
by Cathy Parkes December 16, 2019 Updated: December 29, 2021

Warfarin is an important oral anticoagulant. The mode of action of warfarin is the antagonize vitamin K, which prevents formation of several clotting factors.
HINT: Warfarin declares WAR on vitamin K.
To learn more about warfarin, check out our video on cardiovascular medications - anticoagulants heparin and warfarin.
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