Anti Coagulants

 Anticoagulants are a class of drugs that help prevent blood clotting (coagulation) and are commonly referred to as "blood thinners." They are used to reduce the risk of blood clots forming in blood vessels, which can lead to conditions such as stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or pulmonary embolism.

There are two primary types of anticoagulants:

1. Direct anticoagulants (e.g., direct thrombin inhibitors like dabigatran and direct factor Xa inhibitors like rivaroxaban).
2. Indirect anticoagulants (e.g., vitamin K antagonists like warfarin and heparin, which inhibit the production or activity of clotting factors).

Anticoagulants are critical in managing conditions such as atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism, and post-surgical clot prevention. However, they require careful monitoring to avoid excessive bleeding, a key risk associated with their use.