What is the commonly known name for warfarin, an anticoagulant?

Warfarin is commonly known by the brand name Coumadin. This medication is an anticoagulant, which means it is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in the blood and blood vessels. Coumadin works by inhibiting the synthesis of certain clotting factors that depend on vitamin K, thus effectively reducing the risk of thromboembolic events.

The other names listed correspond to different medications with distinct uses. For instance, Dilantin is a brand name for phenytoin, an anticonvulsant used primarily for seizure disorders; hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic often prescribed for hypertension and fluid retention; and digoxin is a medication used to treat various heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Each of these medications has specific therapeutic effects and mechanisms of action that differ significantly from those of warfarin/Coumadin.