Uniwarfin
Uniwarfin is an oral anticoagulant medication containing Warfarin Sodium. It works by interfering with the synthesis of Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors in the liver. It has a narrow therapeutic index and requires regular blood tests (PT/INR monitoring) to maintain safe and effective dosing.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dosage must be strictly individualized and adjusted according to the patient's International Normalized Ratio (INR) response. Commonly started at 2 mg to 5 mg orally once daily. Take at the same time every day. Maintain a consistent diet regarding Vitamin K-rich foods.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized
- Frequency
- Once daily as prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Infants require extreme caution. Dosing must be managed strictly by a specialist based on targeted INR values.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized
- Frequency
- Once daily as prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized
- Frequency
- Once daily as prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized
- Frequency
- Once daily as prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Highly individualized
- Frequency
- Once daily as prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Highly individualized | Once daily as prescribed | Infants require extreme caution. Dosing must be managed strictly by a specialist based on targeted INR values. |
| 5-7 kg | Highly individualized | Once daily as prescribed | Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring. |
| 8-10 kg | Highly individualized | Once daily as prescribed | Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring. |
| 11-15 kg | Highly individualized | Once daily as prescribed | Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring. |
| 16-20 kg | Highly individualized | Once daily as prescribed | Not dosed by weight. Dose is adjusted solely based on laboratory INR monitoring. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to prevent and treat blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients with atrial fibrillation or artificial heart valves.
Generic Name
Warfarin SodiumScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.