Coumadin Injection and Medihaler-Iso

• Generic Name: warfarin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Coumadin, Jantoven

Coumadin (warfarin) is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots.

Coumadin is used to treat or prevent blood clots in veins or arteries, which can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious conditions.

Coumadin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: isoproterenol
• Dosage Forms: Inhalation Aerosol
• Other Brand Names: Isuprel

Ergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Ergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with certain types of headaches.

Ergotamine is used to treat a migraine type headache.

This medication will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Ergotamine should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches.

Ergotamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.