Etymology
The name "Coumadin" is a combination of two Latin words:
Meaning
Coumadin means "bean poison".
Origin
Coumadin was first discovered in the 1940s when scientists were investigating the effects of spoiled sweet clover hay on cattle. They found that the hay contained a compound that caused the cattle to bleed excessively. The compound was later identified as dicumarol, the active ingredient in Coumadin.
Coumadin is a synthetic anticoagulant (blood thinner) that is used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is a derivative of dicumarol, which is found naturally in spoiled sweet clover hay.
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