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Miradon description. Anticoagulants decrease the clotting ability of the blood and therefore help to prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. These medicines are sometimes called blood thinners, although they do not actually thin the blood. They also will not dissolve clots that already have formed, but they may prevent the clots from becoming larger and causing more serious problems. They are often used as treatment for certain blood vessel, heart, and lung conditions. In order for an anticoagulant to help you without causing serious bleeding, it must be used properly and all of the precautions concerning its use must be followed exactly. Be sure that you have discussed the use of Miradon with your doctor. It is very important that you understand all of your doctor's orders and that you are willing and able to follow them exactly.
Why prescribed Miradon. Anisindione is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. It is often prescribed for patients with certain types of irregular heartbeats and after a heart attack or heart valve replacement surgery. It works by stopping the formation of substances that cause clots. Miradon is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Miradon. Anisindione comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take anisindione exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take anisindione even if you feel well. Do not stop taking anisindione without talking to your doctor. Brand names: - Anticoagulants - Coumadin - Miradon - Sintrom - Warfilone |