Search results for blood clots

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• Pulmonary embolism

  Read more about a pulmonary embolism, which is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs.

• Uses

  Anticoagulant medicines are used if your blood is clotting too quickly.

• Clopidogrel: an antiplatelet medicine to prevent blood clots

  NHS medicines information on clopidogrel – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Dipyridamole: a medicine used to help prevent blood clots

  NHS medicines information on dipyridamole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Ticagrelor: an antiplatelet medicine to prevent blood clots

  NHS medicines information on ticagrelor – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Edoxaban: a medicine to help prevent blood clots

  NHS medicines information on edoxaban – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

  Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.

• Rivaroxaban: a medicine to help prevent blood clots

  NHS medicines information on rivaroxaban – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

  Find out about antiphospholipid syndrome, including symptoms, causes, treatment and when to get medical help.

• Anticoagulant medicines

  Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot.