Warfarin: All you need to know (Sinhala)

Описание: Warfarin is a commonly prescribed anticoagulant, but its safe use requires careful understanding and adherence to key guidelines. This patient education video by UCCS is designed to provide clear, concise, and practical information for patients and their families on the safe use of warfarin.

In this video, viewers will learn about:
• What warfarin is and why it is prescribed
• The importance of regular INR monitoring
• Dietary considerations and drug interactions
• Recognising warning signs and when to seek medical help
• Tips to ensure safe and effective use

This resource is intended to support both patients and healthcare providers by reinforcing important information that may be difficult to retain during clinical consultations. Medical students and practitioners are encouraged to share this video with patients to enhance understanding and promote safer outcomes.

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Together, let’s improve patient education and safety.

Script Writers
Tehan Siriwardhana - Sinhala
Jeyasharan Jeiyaseelan - Tamil

Actors
Doctor - Praveen Thennakoon
Patient - Binuri Dinanji
Patient’s mother - Pubudu Prabhani

Videographer
Vinuda Jayalath

Editor
Thinupa Wijetunga
Luqmaan Rauff

Director
Shankavy Shanthirasegaram

Project Chairs
Abirthan Rajendiran
Suwathi Manivannan

Special thanks to the Department of Family Medicine for granting access to their clinics for filming and the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo for verification of accuracy of content.