Blood Clot Prevention
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Overview
Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic events such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are the primary pharmacological tools.
Drug classes used to treat blood clot prevention
- Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) — Blood thinners that directly inhibit specific clotting factors.
- Vitamin K Antagonists — Vitamin K antagonists are oral anticoagulants that prevent blood clot formation by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent clotti...
- Antiplatelet Agents — Antiplatelet agents prevent blood clots by inhibiting platelet aggregation. They are widely used to reduce the risk of h...
- Salicylates — Salicylates are a group of drugs derived from salicylic acid, with aspirin being the most widely known. They have analge...
- Low Molecular Weight Heparins — Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are injectable anticoagulants derived from unfractionated heparin through chemical...
Medications for blood clot prevention
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
- Clopidogrel (Plavix)
- Aspirin (Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin)
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox)