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Vitamin K antagonists: Difference between revisions
Created page with "<section begin="clinical biochemistry" />The '''vitamin K antagonists''' (VKAs) are a group of anticoagulants. Most vitamin K antagonists are '''''coumarins''''', so the terms are often used interchangeably. However, there exist some VKAs which are not coumarins. The most commonly used VKA by far is '''warfarin''' (Marevan®, Coumadin®). These drugs are administered orally. <section end="clinical biochemistry" /> '''Dicumarol''' is another VKA, but du..."
(Created page with "<section begin="clinical biochemistry" />The '''vitamin K antagonists''' (VKAs) are a group of anticoagulants. Most vitamin K antagonists are '''''coumarins''''', so the terms are often used interchangeably. However, there exist some VKAs which are not coumarins. The most commonly used VKA by far is '''warfarin''' (Marevan®, Coumadin®). These drugs are administered orally. <section end="clinical biochemistry" /> '''Dicumarol''' is another VKA, but du...") |
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