Blood is one of the important components of the body and its main function is to ensure normal functioning and protection from adverse factors. It moves through the body through the vessels, transporting oxygen and nutrients to all internal organs.
But often there are situations when the blood thickens and can cause serious harm, provoke a heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis and other pathologies. In this case, experts recommend taking thinning tablets and from blood clots.
Record content:
- 1 Classification
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2 Top 10 drugs from the pharmacy
- 2.1 Thrombotic ACC
- 2.2 Dabigatran
- 2.3 Warfarin
- 2.4 Trental
- 2.5 Aspeckard
- 2.6 Cardiomagnet
- 2.7 Aspirin-Cardio
- 2.8 Thrombital
- 2.9 Plavix
- 2.10 Clopidogrel
- 3 Blood thinner videos
Classification
Pills for blood thinners and blood clots must be selected by a doctor, because many of them have serious contraindications.
Thrombosis treatment should solve several problems:
- thinning blood and restoring microcirculation;
- ensure the resorption of blood clots in the veins;
- to prevent the subsequent formation of blood clots;
- restore the lost elasticity and tone of blood vessels.
All drugs for thinning and for blood clots are divided into several separate groups. All of them and their characteristics are described in the table below.
| Classification | Peculiarities | Name of drugs |
| Anticoagulants | These are medicines that include components that inhibit the activity of the blood coagulation system and protect against the formation of blood clots. They affect various links in the coagulation process. | Warfarin, Tromexan |
| Antiplatelet agents | This is a special type of medication that prevents blood cells and platelets from clumping together. Reduce thrombus formation by inhibiting platelet aggregation. | Aspirin-Cardio, Aspikor |
| Thrombolytics | This is a group of selective drugs, the action of which is aimed at completely dissolving blood clots. They are produced in the form of solutions and are injected into the body. | Heparin |
Top 10 drugs from the pharmacy
There are a lot of reasons for blood thickening: a high level of erythrocytes, an increase in the number of formed elements, an increase in the level of hemoglobin. Thick blood leads to a number of serious problems: the supply of blood to internal organs is disrupted, oxygen starvation occurs, and there is a lack of nutrients.
As a result, the whole organism suffers. That is why it is necessary to thin the blood by taking appropriate medications. But only a doctor should prescribe them in order to exclude contraindications and possible complications.
Thrombotic ACC
Tablets for thinning blood and for blood clots Thrombotic ACC are prescribed for the prevention of heart attack, stroke, as well as for therapeutic purposes for attacks of angina pectoris and improve blood flow in the brain.
This drug is also prescribed after surgery on the vessels, as it prevents the formation of blood clots. It is used to treat varicose veins, thrombosis, venous insufficiency and other pathologies.
The main component of the drug is acetylsalicylic acid, as well as additional components: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose monohydrate, starch.
Take the drug before eating, do not chew and drink plenty of water. Every day, take 50-100 mg of the drug in the morning and in the evening; in severe and difficult situations, the dose can be doubled. The duration of the appointment is determined by the doctor in each individual case.
Do not prescribe medicine:
- children and adolescents under 18;
- with hemorrhagic diathesis;
- ulcers and erosion of the digestive system;
- hemorrhage in the digestive system;
- asthma triggered by taking anti-inflammatory drugs;
- asthma in the presence of polyps in the nose;
- severe menstruation;
- liver failure;
- carrying and feeding a baby;
- heart failure;
- allergy to the components of the drug.
Among the undesirable symptoms are often observed: heartburn, vomiting, nausea, discomfort in the peritoneal region, tinnitus, heart palpitations. The drug is available in the form of tablets and will cost an average of 100 rubles.
Dabigatran
This drug belongs to the group of anticoagulants, after taking it, the blood becomes lighter and better circulates through the vessels. The main component is a substance of the same name, as well as additional components: tartaric acid, dimethicone, talc, hydroxypropyl cellulose.
The drug is recommended for people who have had health problems caused by the presence of a blood clot in the vessels. Also, the drug is recommended for preventive purposes for people belonging to the high-risk group.
The drug is contraindicated in such cases:
- children under 18;
- allergy to components from the composition;
- carrying a baby and breastfeeding;
- liver ailments;
- stomach ulcer;
- previous spinal injuries;
- surgical intervention on the heart valve.
Take the drug in capsule form twice a day. The duration of treatment is set individually. If the recommendations are not followed, undesirable symptoms may occur: bleeding from the nose, gums and bruising on the body. The cost of the drug varies within 1900 rubles.
Warfarin
Tablets for thinning blood and for blood clots are prescribed for constant admission to people who have had a stroke, heart attack, heart surgery and atrial fibrillation. The medicine helps dissolve blood clots and prevents them from reoccurring. It is an anticoagulant, the mechanism of which is based on blocking the action of vitamin K, which is responsible for the production of clotting factors in the blood.
The drug should be taken once a day and preferably at the same time - between 19 and 20 hours. The blood begins to liquefy within 24 hours after ingestion.
The main component of the drug is a substance of the same name, as well as additional components: starch, lactose, magnesium stearate, indigo carmine calcium dihydrate, povidone. Take tablets 1 time per day. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor.
Do not prescribe the drug in such cases:
- intolerance to the components from the composition;
- acute bleeding;
- severe diseases affecting the kidneys and liver;
- the first trimester of pregnancy and the last month;
- varicose veins of the digestive system;
- aneurysm;
- hemorrhagic disorders;
- an ulcer of the digestive system;
- endocarditis;
- hemorrhage inside the skull;
- hemorrhagic stroke.
If the recommendations are not followed, undesirable manifestations may occur: bleeding, abdominal discomfort, anemia, diarrhea, eczema, jaundice, nephritis, skin necrosis, vasculitis. The cost of the drug varies between 300-500 rubles.
Trental
The main component of this drug is pentoxifylline. Additional components are also included: lactose, starch, talc, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. The drug reduces blood viscosity, helps to improve blood fluidity by improving the deformability of erythrocytes, reducing platelet aggregation, and leukocyte activity.
The main component has a weak inotropic effect, slightly dilates the coronary vessels. Helps improve microcirculation in areas of impaired blood flow.
The drug is shown in such cases:
- occlusive peripheral arterial disease;
- trophic disorders;
- impaired blood flow in the eye;
- otosclerosis;
- degenerative changes.
The drug is taken in the form of tablets, 100 mg 3 times a day, and then the dose is gradually increased to 200 mg. You can take up to 400 mg at a time, and no more than 1200 mg per day. The course is individual.
The drug is contraindicated for:
- bleeding;
- retinal hemorrhage;
- cerebral hemorrhage;
- acute form of a heart attack;
- the period of breastfeeding and bearing the baby;
- age under 18;
- intolerance to lactase and galactose;
- intolerance to the components from the composition.
Failure to follow the recommendations can provoke undesirable manifestations: dizziness, insomnia, convulsions, tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, thrombocytopenia. The average price varies between 500-800 rubles.
Aspeckard
Tablets for thinning blood and blood clots Aspecard belong to the group of antiaggregation agents that prevent platelets from sticking together. The medicine helps to reduce the activity of platelets and other enzymes that make up the blood. The medicine has an antithrombotic and analgesic effect, reduces high body temperature, relieves inflammation.
The main component of the drug is acetylsalicylic acid, and as additional: croscarmellose sodium, cellulose, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide.
The drug is taken 1 pill once a day after meals, washed down with a sufficient amount of water. The maximum per day is allowed to take up to 300 mg. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor in each individual case. For intensive treatment in case of serious disorders, it is recommended to take it up to 3 times a day, duration no more than 5 days.
The medication is prescribed in such cases:
- fever with infection;
- migraine and toothache;
- neuralgic ailments;
- ischemia;
- heart attack;
- thrombophlebitis;
- angina pectoris.
You can not take Aspeckard when:
- hemophilia;
- blood clotting disorder;
- liver and kidney failure;
- erosions on the mucous membrane of the digestive system;
- intolerance to the components from the composition.
In rare cases, after taking the drug, unwanted symptoms may occur:
- discomfort in the peritoneum;
- pallor of the skin;
- improper kidney function;
- spasms in the respiratory system;
- manifestations of allergies;
- internal bleeding.
Aspeckard tablets, used to thin the blood and from blood clots, will cost about 100 rubles on average.
Cardiomagnet
This is a combined drug that is recommended for people who are prone to heart failure and thrombosis. Cardiomagnet has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
The drug has a unique ability to inhibit platelet adhesion to each other. The main component of the drug is acetylsalicylic acid and magnesium hydroxide. It is thanks to them that the medicine lowers the body temperature, has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Cardiomagnet has proven its ability to effectively treat vascular and heart ailments and is prescribed in such cases:
- heart attack;
- ischemic disease;
- migraine;
- embolism;
- disorder of blood flow in the brain.
Take the medicine 1 time per day, 75 mg, simply swallowing and drinking plenty of water. The average duration of admission is 2-3 weeks.
You can not take pills in such cases:
- carrying breastfeeding baby;
- erosion and ulcers of the digestive system;
- special sensitivity to the main component;
- hemophilia;
- children under 18 years old.
Failure to follow the recommendations can provoke the development of such symptoms:
- insomnia;
- lethargy;
- noise in ears;
- spasms in the bronchi;
- anemia;
- rashes;
- colitis;
- swelling of the larynx.
You can buy the drug at any pharmacy, and its price varies within 200 rubles.
Aspirin-Cardio
The main component of the drug is acetylsalicylic acid, which is considered the best component for thinning the blood. The main action of the drug is aimed at blocking the adhesion of platelets, the blood becomes thinner after taking it and helps prevent blood clots.
The drug is indicated for admission with such ailments:
- heart attack;
- angina pectoris;
- stroke;
- deep vein thrombosis;
- complications after vascular surgery.
The drug is taken once a day for prophylactic purposes and better before bedtime. Take no more than 300 mg. The duration of therapy is selected by the attending physician.
Do not take the drug:
- while carrying a baby and breastfeeding;
- with asthma;
- with pathologies of the digestive system;
- children under 18 years old.
If the recommendations are not followed, the following symptoms may appear: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, abdominal discomfort. The cost of the drug varies between 200-250 rubles.
Thrombital
This drug belongs to the group of antiplatelet agents and salicylates. It is widely recommended by cardiologists and phlebologists to prevent stroke and heart attack, which appear due to the development of vascular ailments.
The medicine is available in tablet form and acetylsalicylic acid acts as an active ingredient. Magnesium hydroxide, magnesium stearate, starch act as additional components. It is thanks to the balanced composition that the medicine helps to reduce body temperature, thin the blood, activates the excretion of uric acid, and normalizes heart contractions.
The drug is prescribed for the following purposes:
- to maintain the functions of the heart;
- prevention of heart attack and stroke;
- treatment of thrombosis and varicose veins;
- atherosclerosis.
Take 1 pill. twice a day. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist.
It is forbidden to prescribe the drug to patients with:
- intolerance to the components of the composition;
- asthma;
- internal bleeding.
It is also contraindicated during gestation and breastfeeding.
Failure to comply with the recommendations may threaten the development of undesirable manifestations:
- nosebleeds;
- allergy;
- bleeding gums;
- abdominal pain;
- the appearance of ulcers and erosions on the digestive organs.
The average price of a medicine in Russian pharmacies is 200 rubles.
Plavix
This drug, thanks to its active ingredient, blocks platelet aggregation. The adhesion of platelets, which can be caused by various stimulating factors, is also inhibited.
The main component of the drug is clopidogrel, and the additional components: castor oil, pink opadry, wax, mannitol, cellulose. Daily intake of the drug suppresses aggregation, which slowly increases throughout the week.
The drug is prescribed for prophylactic purposes for atherothrombotic complications in combination with Aspirin for patients with an acute form of coronary syndrome. Also used after stenting. Prescribe the medicine to patients who have had a heart attack, stroke, with occlusion of peripheral arteries.
The drug is taken once a day, 75 mg, in severe cases, the dose can be increased to 300 mg. You can get the maximum effect from therapy only after 3 months of admission.
It is impossible to recommend the drug for admission in such cases:
- liver failure;
- acute bleeding;
- lack of lactase;
- intolerance to the components of the composition;
- carrying a baby and breastfeeding.
Failure to follow the doctor's prescriptions can lead to the following symptoms:
- increased bleeding;
- bruising;
- leukopenia;
- anemia;
- headache;
- constipation;
- abdominal discomfort;
- liver failure;
- stomatitis;
- colitis;
- gastritis.
You can buy the drug at any Russian pharmacy for 2500 rubles.
Clopidogrel
The main component of the drug, produced in the form of tablets, is the substance of the same name. It is thanks to this component that the formation of blood clots in the vessels of the brain, myocardium and legs slows down.
The risk of thrombosis, stroke and heart attack is significantly reduced. The permeability of the vessels increases, which is very important during bypass surgery and other operations on the vessels and the heart. Medication is prescribed to prevent atherothrombotic events.
The drug should be taken 1 time per day, 75 mg. The duration of therapy can be 7 days and last up to six months.
You can not prescribe the drug for such ailments:
- liver damage;
- bleeding.
An increase in dosage can provoke the development of such symptoms:
- headache;
- dizziness;
- hallucinations;
- disorder of taste;
- hematomas;
- decrease in pressure;
- anemia.
The average cost of the drug varies within 200 rubles. Blood thinners help a person avoid serious complications after a stroke and heart attack. Many factors provoke the appearance of blood clots in the vessels, if they are not eliminated, they lead to death.
People over 40 and those who are prone to thick blood and thrombosis will have to take drugs for the rest of their lives for preventive purposes. Only the attending physician should select the remedy and set the dosage.
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