Antithrombotic
An antithrombotic agent is a drug that reduces the formation of blood clots (thrombi).[1][2] Antithrombotics can be used therapeutically for prevention (primary prevention, secondary prevention) or treatment of a dangerous blood clot (acute thrombus). In the U.S., the American College of Chest Physicians publishes clinical guidelines for clinicians for the use of these drugs to treat and prevent a variety of diseases.[citation needed]
Processes[]
Different antithrombotics affect different blood clotting processes:
- Antiplatelet drugs limit the migration or aggregation of platelets.
- Anticoagulants limit the ability of the blood to clot.
- Thrombolytic drugs act to dissolve clots after they have formed.
See also[]
- Direct Xa inhibitor
- Warfarin
References[]
External links[]
- Antithrombotic Therapy / American Society of Hematology
Major chemical drug groups – based upon the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System | |
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| gastrointestinal tract / metabolism (A) |
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| blood and blood forming organs (B) |
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| cardiovascular system (C) |
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| skin (D) |
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| genitourinary system (G) | |
| endocrine system (H) |
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| infections and infestations (J, P, QI) |
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| malignant disease (L01–L02) |
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| immune disease (L03–L04) |
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| muscles, bones, and joints (M) |
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| brain and nervous system (N) |
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| respiratory system (R) |
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| sensory organs (S) | |
| other ATC (V) |
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