Anticoagulant.
A medication that reduces the blood's ability to form clots. Commonly prescribed after mechanical valve replacement and for atrial fibrillation. Examples include warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto).
Definition
What is anticoagulant?
A medication that reduces the blood's ability to form clots. Commonly prescribed after mechanical valve replacement and for atrial fibrillation. Examples include warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto).
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