e.g., warfarin
When blood clots form within the blood vessels they cause problems.
a leg vein, causing swelling. An”arterial thrombosis” is a clot in an artery
A “venous thrombosis” is a clot in a vein – this may happen, for example, in
the circulation to lodge elsewhere; this is called an “embolus” – e.g., a clot
which blocks the supply of blood. A clot may break loose and travel through
from a leg vein may lodge in the lung as a “pulmonary embolus”.
Anticoagulants are used to reduce the normal clotting tendency when
there is a danger of clots forming in the circulation or on an artificial heart
effect has to be very carefully controlled with regular blood tests every few
valve, or in the heart in some cases of atrial fibrillation. The anticoagulant
weeks so as to adjust the dose. At all times carry an Anticoagulant Card
showing the name of the drug.. Remember to tell any doctor or dentist who
treats you that you are on anticoagulants. Learn that many other drugs (e.g.,
aspirin, antibiotics, or too much alcohol) may increase the anticoagulant
effect of whatever dose you are taking.