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Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics

Anticoagulants prevent blood from clotting while Thrombolytics dissolve and disperse blood clots. Anticoagulants include Warfarin, Heparin, Certoparin, Bivalirudin, Dalteparin, Enoxaparin etc. Thrombolytics include t-PA, reteplase, tenecteplase, anistreplase, streptokinase and urokinase. Talk about them on this forum.

Possible Coumadin side effects?

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After the operation of my leg (triple open fracture), doctor prescribed me to take Coumadin. Since I have been taking it for a long time, I would like to know how much more I should take this drug. I have some changes on the body, and I would like to know if there is some relation between those and...

by User avatar rourke41350

side effects of warfrin

are there side effects when u use this medication for DVT/PE. I am a 45yo women. Since taking this medication i have been feeling very tried and weak. So you know I still have my menses..pls hlep

by User avatar nyrhsay10812

Warfarin diet restrictions?

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Hi, I've recently been put on Warfarin after hip replacement surgery. I've been told to avoid large quantities of certain foods, which would make Warfarin less effective. They include kale, green tea, Brussels sprouts, parsley and spinach. Actually, they are all things that I would normally...

by User avatar Guest

tomato coumadin

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I am 57 year-old male and my doctor prescribed coumadin to me because I was found to have deep vein thrombosis. The doctor didn’t tell me anything about food restrictions but I heard that I should eat plenty of tomatoes and carrots. Knowing this, I was wondering if there are other foods I should...

by User avatar Guest

How Long Does Coumadin Last?

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Hey all, I just stopped taking Coumadin (warfarin) wednesday night and I was wondering would it be safe to drink alcohol on saturday night? Do you need to let the coumadin work its way out of the system? Or is it fine to start smoking tobacco and drinking again? Please let me know asap as my buddies...

by User avatar slarko12109393

Coumadin and Excercise

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I have been on Coumadin for just under 2 months, on Heprin at the Hospital. I am in desperate need of advice regarding what excercises are safe, ie. won't cause inner bleeding, won't pop a clot somewhere, etc. I've read that swimming, walking, jogging and gardening are the 4 preferred forms of...

by User avatar Stenya6667

Do ibuprofen and aspirin have anticoagulant properties?

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My father needs to take aspirin every day. His doctor prescribed to him aspirin to prevent a stroke. I didn’t know that aspirin is effective for those kinds of problems. My friend thinks that ibuprofen is better for that. Now I’m not sure do ibuprofen and aspirin have anticoagulant...

by User avatar flori151356616

taking loratab with coumadin

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My granny just recently had a blood clot in her lung. The doctor put her on coumadin, in the mean time she is taking alot of loratab. I am wondering if this can hurt her

by User avatar wendyc

Treatment for blood clots that have developed in the neck?

My father has a blood clot in a large artery in the neck. I’m so terrified because I know that it’s very dangerous because it can cause a stroke. He is worried also. Does anybody know what is the best treatment for blood clots that have developed in the neck?

by User avatar annalee55063461

side effects of coumadin or heprin

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I recently was put on heprin at the hospital and am on coumadin 5mg now. I have developed red bumps all over my back and chest. The doctor at the hospital said they look like pimples. Some have a white tint to the top of them. They will not pop, but will start to bleed. Is this from the...

by User avatar manda