Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners)

What are Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners) ❓

Medication that prevents and reduces blood clotting ⭕

 They slow down the clotting process

What are the Main Types of Anticoagulants ❓

The most common oral drug is warfarin 💊

However, new oral drugs such as apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban are also used

What are Anticoagulants Used for ❓

Prevention of stroke

For patients with certain medical issues (e.g. atrial fibrillation) 🏥

To reduce/prevent blood clots such as:

Deep vein thrombosis (deep vein blood clots) 🦵

Pulmonary embolism (lung blood clots)

Venous thromboembolism (vein blood clots)

What are the Adverse Effects of Anticoagulants ❓

Excessive bleeding 🚨

Anaemia

Constipation/diarrhoea 🚽

Headache/dizziness

Fever

Nausea/vomiting 🤢

Bruising

Skin reactions 💢