Jantoven Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term (2024)

Generic name: warfarin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 24, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about warfarin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Jantoven.

Applies to warfarin: oral tablet. Other dosage forms:

  • intravenous powder for solution

Warning

Oral route (Tablet)

Warfarin can cause major or fatal bleeding. Regular monitoring of INR should be performed on all treated patients. Drugs, dietary changes, and other factors affect INR levels achieved with warfarin sodium therapy. Instruct patients about prevention measures to minimize risk of bleeding and to report signs and symptoms of bleeding.

Serious side effects of Jantoven

Along with its needed effects, warfarin (the active ingredient contained in Jantoven) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking warfarin:

Less common

  • Bleeding gums
  • blood in the urine
  • bloody stools
  • blurred vision
  • burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  • chest pain or discomfort
  • confusion
  • coughing up blood
  • difficulty with breathing or swallowing
  • dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  • excessive bruising
  • headache
  • increased menstrual flow or vagin*l bleeding
  • nosebleeds
  • paralysis
  • peeling of the skin
  • prolonged bleeding from cuts
  • red or black, tarry stools
  • red or dark brown urine
  • stomach pain with cramping
  • sweating
  • unexplained swelling
  • unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  • Arm, back, or jaw pain
  • blue-green to black skin discoloration
  • blue or purple toes
  • change in consciousness
  • chest tightness or heaviness
  • chills
  • clay-colored stools
  • diarrhea
  • dizziness
  • fainting or loss of consciousness
  • fast or irregular breathing
  • fast or irregular heartbeat
  • fever
  • itching or skin rash
  • light-colored stools
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea and vomiting
  • pain in the toes
  • pain, redness, or sloughing of the skin
  • pale skin
  • purplish red, net-like, blotchy spots on the skin
  • skin blisters
  • small red or purple spots on the skin
  • stomach pain
  • swelling of the eyes or eyelids
  • troubled breathing with exertion
  • unpleasant breath odor
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • upper right stomach pain
  • vomiting of blood
  • yellow eyes and skin

Other side effects of Jantoven

Some side effects of warfarin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

  • Joint pain
  • muscle pain

Rare

  • Bloated
  • change in taste, or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
  • cold intolerance
  • excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  • full feeling
  • general feeling of discomfort or illness
  • hair loss or thinning of the hair
  • hives or welts
  • lack or loss of strength
  • pain
  • passing gas
  • red, sore, or itching skin
  • sores, welting, or blisters
  • unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to warfarin: compounding powder, intravenous powder for injection, oral tablet.

General

The most common adverse reactions were fatal and nonfatal hemorrhage from any tissue or organ.[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Frequency not reported: Hemorrhage, purple toes syndrome, infarction, systemic cholesterol microembolization, vasculitis, systemic atheroemboli[Ref]

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral subdural hematoma, lethargy, headache, dizziness, taste perversion, paresthesia[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, rectal hemorrhage, hematemesis, pancreatitis, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, melena, abdominal pain, cramping, flatulence, bloating[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Rash, alopecia, purpura, erythematous swollen skin patches, ecchymosis, skin necrosis, dermatitis, bullous eruptions, urticaria, pruritus[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Frequency not reported: Tissue necrosis, chills[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Calciphylaxis, edema[Ref]

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Hemothorax, epistaxis, tracheal or tracheobronchial calcification[Ref]

Genitourinary

Frequency not reported: Hematuria[Ref]

Hematologic

Frequency not reported: Unexplained decrease in hematocrit, hemoglobin decreased[Ref]

Hepatic

Frequency not reported: Jaundice, hepatic dysfunction, hepatitis, cholestatic hepatic injury, liver enzymes elevated[Ref]

Immunologic

Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity, allergic reactions, anaphylactic reactions[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Fever, fatigue, malaise, asthenia, pain, cold intolerance, feeling cold[Ref]

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Patient resources

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Professional resources

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References

1. (2001) "Product Information. Coumadin (warfarin)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals

2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circ*mstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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