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The antagonist of Warfarin is Vitamin K. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in foods like green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, and dairy products. Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication that works by blocking the normal action of Vitamin K. When Vitamin K is blocked, the body cannot produce the factors necessary for proper blood clotting. As a result, Warfarin helps to prevent blood clots from forming.

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