anisindione oral, Miradon
GENERIC NAME: ANISINDIONE ORAL (an-iss-en-DYE-own)
BRAND NAME(S): Miradon
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USES: This medication is a blood thinner which helps prevent blood clots.
HOW TO USE: Take this by mouth exactly as prescribed. Try to take this at the same time each day so you remember to take it. Your dose may be adjusted initially to determine the proper dose for you. Follow dosing instructions closely. Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset or headache may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: unusual bleeding or easy bruising, shortness or breath, swelling, blood in the urine or stools, skin rash. This medication may cause urine to turn orange-red in color. This is not harmful and will disappear when the medication is stopped. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: bleeding problems (ulcers or lengthy or heavy menstrual periods), diabetes, thyroid disease, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, infections, recent surgery, allergies (especially drug allergies). If you have an illness that causes vomiting, diarrhea or fever for more than a few days, contact your doctor as the effects of this drug may be changed. Avoid sudden or drastic changes in your diet or alcohol consumption. Especially avoid eating large amounts of foods or vitamin supplements rich in vitamin K (leafy green vegetables, green beans, broccoli, liver, some cheeses). Anisindione is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication. This drug may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. It is important that all doctors, dentists and health care professionals caring for you know you are taking this so they can avoid prescribing other medications that may interfere with its effect.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Many medications can increase or decrease the effect of this drug. Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you are taking particularly of: aspirin, antibiotics, seizure medication, thyroid medication, drugs used for sleeping, anti-ulcer drugs, vitamins and nutritional supplements, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, ginseng. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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