Meaning of the word warfarin in English

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warfarin

US /ˈwɔːr.fɚ.ɪn/
UK /ˈwɔː.fər.ɪn/
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Noun

an anticoagulant drug used to prevent blood clots, often prescribed for conditions like atrial fibrillation or deep vein thrombosis

Example:
The patient was prescribed warfarin to prevent further blood clots.
Regular blood tests are necessary when taking warfarin.