In the US warfarin is by far the greatest cause of adverse drug events leading to emergency hospitalization. This is another reason to ensure that patients are following the most appropriate anticoagulation regimen and that they are closely followed for safety.
See also:
Budnitz DS, Lovegrove MC, Shehab N, et al. Emergency hospitalizations for adverse drug events in older Americans. N ngl J Med 2011; 365:2002-2012. Abstract.
Warfarin tops list for emergency hospitalizations in seniors
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