Is there a difference between coumadin and warfarin ?!
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Is there a difference between coumadin and warfarin ?
Answers: No; Coumadin is the trade name that is used by the supplying/inventing drug company (in this case being Bristol-Myers-Squibb), Warfarin is the generic name which after the exclusivity of the drug wears out, ANY generic manufacturer can make it (e.g. Sandoz, Barr, etc.) after 7 years. However I don't remember if this is such a drug, but there are specific ingredients that vary from one manufacturer to another (bioavailability) ; so if you start out with BMS Coumadin, chances are you'll have to remain on it; switching to generic Warfarin, or if you were on Sandoz generic Warfarin and need to switch to Barr, you might need approval by your doctor first. Source(s):
I was a pharmacy technician for 2 years No - they are both blood thinners; i.e., rat poison. Warfarin is an older medicine, and most physicians now use Coumadin. warfarin is the generic form Warfarin is the generic name for Coumadin. The only difference is within the names. Both of these products are "blood thinners." Thus, you would NEVER want to take both of them at the same time. I wish you well. What shall we then say to these things? If GOD be for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31. The Lord daily loadeth us with BENEFITS, even the God of our salvation. Selah. - Psalm 68:19. Peace, Love and God Bless. they are the same. coumadin is the trade name of warfarin. warfarin a generic name which is used as an anticoagulant.