Anisindione

Treats and prevents blood clots  in your blood vessels, lungs, or heart. 

Brand Name(s): Miradon

There may be other brand names for this medicine. 

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used: 

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction  to anisindione,  or if you are pregnant. You should not use this medicine if you have had recent surgery or  a stroke. You should not use this medicine if you have certain  heart problems, severe liver disease, kidney disease, vitamin C deficiency,  or polyarthritis. You should not use this medicine if you have a condition that may cause uncontrolled bleeding (such as a stomach ulcer, cancer,  or vitamin K deficiency). 

How to Use This Medicine: 

Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine  to use  and how often. Your dose may need  to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you.  Do not use more medicine or use  it more often than your doctor tells you to. 

If a dose is missed: 

If you miss a dose or forget  to use your medicine, use it as soon as  you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.  Do not use extra medicine  to make up  for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine: 

• Store  the medicine in a closed  container at room temperature,  away from heat, moisture, and direct light. 
  Ask  your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver  about the best way to dispose  of any leftover medicine after you have finished  your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. 
  Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. 

Drugs and Foods to Avoid: 

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. 

Warnings While Using This Medicine: 

• Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm  your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth  control to keep from getting pregnant.  If you think you have become pregnant while using  the medicine, tell your doctor right away. 
• Make sure  your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, blood disorders, an intestinal disease, or an overactive thyroid gland. 
• Your doctor will need  to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure  to keep all appointments. 
• You  may bleed more easily while  you are using this medicine. Stay away from rough sports  or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or  injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.  Avoid picking your nose. If you need to blow your nose, blow it gently. 
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely. 

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine: 

Call your doctor right away  if you notice any of these side effects: 

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in  your face or hands, swelling or tingling in  your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. 
• Blood in your urine or stools. 
• Blurred vision. 
• Coughing up blood. 
• Decrease in how much or how often  you urinate. 
• Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, or body aches. 
• Heavy menstrual bleeding or heavy bleeding from a cut or wound. 
• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in  your upper stomach. 
• Prolonged, painful erection of your penis. 
• Purple discoloration of your toes or the soles of your feet. 
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. 
• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes. 

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor: 

• Diarrhea.
• Hair loss. 
• Headache.
• Mild skin rash or itching. 
• Sore mouth or mouth ulcers.