ANTICOAGULANTS


Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, are medications that prevent or reduce blood clots. They do this by interfering with the coagulation cascade, which is the series of chemical reactions that leads to blood clot formation.

Example: Heparin, Warfarin 

USES

  1. Stroke: This happens when a blood clot restricts the blood flow to the brain.
  2. Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA): Also known as mini strokes, these have similar symptoms to a stroke, but the effects typically last less than 24 hours.
  3. Heart Attacks: A blood clot can block a blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart.
  4. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): This is when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs.
  5. Pulmonary Embolism: This is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel around the lungs.
  6. Atrial Fibrillation: This is a heart condition that increases the risk of clots.
  7. Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery: These surgeries increase the risk of blood clots.
  8. Ischemic Stroke: This type of stroke is caused by a blood clot.
  9. Unstable Angina: This heart condition can increase the risk of blood clots.

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