Blood thinning drugs and anticoagulants act to prevent
blood clots and blockages of arteries. Some of these drugs, like aspirin, reduce the stickiness of blood platelets. Others, such as anticoagulant drugs, impede blood clotting factors. Common anticoagulants include
warfarin and heparin. The use of all of these types of drugs must be done under close medical supervision as too much of any of these agents may induce
severe bleeding and
death.
View sub-topics below to learn more about some specific blood thinning drugs and some of the drugs' more serious adverse side effects.
See Also
- Abbokinase / Urokinase
- Arixtra / Fondaparinux Sodium
- Coumadin / Warfarin: Overview
- Prescription & Over-the-Counter Drugs: Overview
- Factor VIII / Antihemophilic Factor (AHF)
- Innohep / Tinzaparin Sodium: Overview
- Lovenox / Enoxaparin Sodium
- Plavix / Clopidogrel Bisulfate
- Refludan / Lepirudin: Overview
- Pericarditis: Overview
- Blood Thinning Drugs: Frequently Asked Questions