Blood Thinners Flashcards
1
Q
Anticoagulants
A
Prevent thrombi from forming
2
Q
Fibrinolytic agent
A
Once a blood clot has formed may be used to dissolve the thrombus and prevent it from breaking off and entering the bloodstream. Promote the digestion of fibrin.
3
Q
Platelet inhibitors
A
Interfere with aggregation or collection of platelets, they don’t break them down but prevent further build up of these blood cells
4
Q
Plavix
A
Clopidogrel
5
Q
(Xarelto
A
rivaroxaban
6
Q
Eliquis
A
Apixaban
7
Q
Coumadin
A
Warfarin
8
Q
Pradaxa
A
Dabigatran
