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  WARFARIN PHARMACOLOGY Warfarin Pharmacology - This blog will provide an overview of Warfarin, a medication used to treat and prevent blood clots. Warfarin is an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. It works by blocking the formation of clotting factors in the blood. Warfarin is used to treat and prevent blood clots, such as those that occur in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), lungs (pulmonary embolism), and heart (heart attack). It is also used to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation, a type of heart rhythm disorder.  Warfarin is available in generic form. It is not available over-the-counter (OTC). Warfarin must be prescribed by a healthcare provider. Warfarin's mechanism of action is that it inhibits the synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors by inhibiting carboxylase enzymes (CYP2C9) which are necessary for activation of vitamin K dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX and X.   Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist that works by inhibiting the synthesis of cl

  The Dental Health Risks of Smoking and How to Avoid Smoking Effects Smoking Effects Smoking Effects - Smoking is one of the most common causes of tooth loss and other dental problems, including gum disease and tooth decay. Smoking effects also increases the risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health problems. Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in the United States, and it’s the leading preventable cause of death in women and men.  Smoking also increases the risk of other serious diseases, including cancer. If you smoke, you should quit. Quitting will help reduce your risk of tooth loss and other dental problems, and it will also reduce your risk of other serious diseases. Smoking is known to cause a number of health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and stroke. It can also lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and other dental health issues. Research has shown that smokers are more likely to have tooth decay and other dental problems than no