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Medicines WarfarinQuestion & answer

Warfarin · Medicine question

How can long-term warfarin treatment affect bones?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Long-term warfarin treatment may increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.

Sources for this answer

Warfarin Sodium 1mg/1ml Oral SuspensionRosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 12Document updated 7 May 2025

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