R-Warfarin Alcohol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Warfarin consists of a racemic mixture of two active enantiomers—R- and S- forms—each of which is cleared by different pathways. S-warfarin is 2-5 times more potent than the R-isomer in producing an anticoagulant response.

Trade Name R-Warfarin Alcohol
Generic (R)-warfarin
(R)-warfarin Other Names R-warfarin, R,R-Warfarin alcohol
Type
Formula C19H16O4
Weight Average: 308.3279
Monoisotopic: 308.104859
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Food Interaction

Volume of Distribution

The volume of distribution was 10.9L (95% confidence interval 8.63, 13.2), according to a study by Lane et al.

Clearance

0.125L/h, (95% confidence interval 0.115, 0.135) in a 70kg individual aged 69.8yr with the wild type CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 genotypes.

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