There are several blood thinners (also known as anticoagulants) that are commonly used to prevent or treat blood clots. Here are the top 10 blood thinners:
Warfarin: This is a commonly used blood thinner that is taken orally. It is effective at preventing blood clots, but it requires frequent monitoring to ensure that the dosage is correct.
Aspirin: Aspirin is a widely available over-the-counter blood thinner that is effective at preventing blood clots. It is usually taken at a low dose to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Heparin: This blood thinner is often given through an injection or intravenous (IV) infusion. It is fast-acting and is often used to treat acute blood clots or to prevent blood clots during surgery.
Enoxaparin: This is a type of heparin that is given as an injection under the skin. It is used to prevent blood clots in people who are at high risk of developing clots, such as those who have had surgery or are hospitalized.
Dabigatran: This is an oral blood thinner that is taken as a pill. It is used to prevent blood clots in people who have had a heart attack or stroke, or who have certain types of irregular heartbeats.
Rivaroxaban: This is another oral blood thinner that is taken as a pill. It is used to prevent and treat blood clots in people who have had knee or hip replacement surgery, or who have certain types of irregular heartbeats.
Apixaban: This is another oral blood thinner that is taken as a pill. It is used to prevent and treat blood clots in people who have had knee or hip replacement surgery, or who have certain types of irregular heartbeats.
Edoxaban: This is another oral blood thinner that is taken as a pill. It is used to prevent and treat blood clots in people who have had knee or hip replacement surgery, or who have certain types of irregular heartbeats.
Fondaparinux: This is a type of heparin that is given as an injection under the skin. It is used to prevent blood clots in people who are at high risk of developing clots, such as those who have had surgery or are hospitalized.
Bivalirudin: This is a blood thinner that is given through an IV. It is used to prevent blood clots in people who are having certain types of heart procedures.
It’s important to note that blood thinners can have side effects and interact with other medications, so it’s important to discuss their use with a healthcare provider.
