On the Internet, some sites outside the U.S. use the compound designation milliard/billion to designate the number 1 000 000 000. In science, the names of large numbers are usually avoided completely by using the appropriate SI prefixes. Thus 10 9 watts is a gigawatt and 10 12 joules is a terajoule.
Blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) can make you bleed more easily -- including from your gums. Some anti-seizure, blood pressure, and immune-suppressing drugs make the gums grow too quickly. The new gum tissue is more delicate and may bleed when you brush it.
A: Coumadin (warfarin) is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that reduces the formation of blood clots. It is used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in veins and arteries. Common side effects of warfarin include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas, and bloating.Bleeding may also occur with Coumadin.: Coumadin (warfarin) is a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots. The most common side effects with Coumadin include bleeding from any site such bloody nose, bruising, bleeding from gums or blood in urine or stool. Frequent monitoring of blood tests help to reduce the risk of bleeding.