Anticoagulants (Systemic)
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Since many things can affect the way your body
reacts to this medicine, you should always watch for signs of unusual bleeding.
Unusual bleeding may mean that your body is getting more medicine than it
needs. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the
following signs of bleeding or overdose occur
:
Bleeding from gums when brushing teeth; blood in urine; nosebleeds; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusually heavy bleeding or oozing from cuts or
wounds; unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding
Signs and symptoms of bleeding inside the body - dose-related
Abdominal or stomach pain or swelling; back pain or backaches; black, tarry stools; bleeding in eye; blood in stools; blood in vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; blood in urine; blurred vision; chest pain; confusion; constipation; coughing up blood; diarrhea (sudden and severe); dizziness
or fainting; headache (continuing or severe); joint pain, stiffness, or swelling; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting (severe); nervousness; numbness or tingling of
hands, feet, or face; paralysis; shortness of breath; weakness (sudden)
Also, check
with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects
occur:
Rare
Blisters or itching on skin; blue or
purple toes; dark urine; pain in toes; painful red sores on skin, especially
on thighs, breasts, penis, or buttocks; sores, ulcers,
or white spots in mouth or throat; sudden increase
or decrease in amount of urine; swelling of face,
feet, and/or lower legs; trouble in breathing; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually do
not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment
as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any
of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
These medicines
sometimes cause temporary loss of hair on the scalp.
Depending on your diet, anisindione
may cause
your urine to turn orange. Since it may be hard to tell the difference between
blood in the urine and this normal color change, check with your doctor if
you notice any color change in your urine.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If
you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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