In particular, a billion is 10 9 = 1 000 000 000 in the American system and 10 12 = 1 000 000 000 000 in the European system. For 10 9, Europeans say thousand million or milliard.. Although we describe the two systems today as American or European, both systems are actually of French origin.
What is warfarin? Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots. Warfarin 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. Warfarin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Coumadin (crystalline warfarin sodium) is a brand of anticoagulant (blood thinning) medication. âAntiâ means against and coagulant means causing blood clotting. Coumadin controls the way blood clots inside your blood vessels. Coumadin makes your blood thinner and less likely to clot.oumadin is taken as a pill each day. You will need to get regular blood tests to tell how well the medication is working. The test results help the doctor decide the dose of coumadin that will keep a balance between clotting and bleeding. Your doctor will use the results to make changes in the dose of medication.