Warfarin Learning Center2017-04-06T20:07:19+00:00

How do genetics contribute to variations in Warfarin response?

Genetic testing can help to determine an individual’s sensitivity to warfarin and help to decrease the amount of time necessary to achieve a stable INR. The following genes contain important information regarding an individual’s warfarin [...]

What factors affect Warfarin dosage?

International Normalized Ratio (INR) is a blood test used to determine the correct dose of warfarin, and monitor its anticoagulant effects. The higher the INR, the longer time it will take to clot, leading to [...]

What is Warfarin?

Warfarin is an anticoagulant used to prevent abnormal blood clot formation. An anticoagulant is a type of medication that decreases the blood’s ability to clot. Normally, a blood clot forms in response to wounds to [...]