what are the different types of blood thinners?
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['Apixaban (Eliquis)', 'Dabigatran (Pradaxa)', 'Edoxaban (Savaysa)', 'Fondaparinux (Arixtra)', 'Heparin (Fragmin, Innohep, and Lovenox)', 'Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)', 'Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)']
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['Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, Excedrin)', 'Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB)', 'Naproxen (Aleve)']
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No, acetaminophen is not classified as a blood thinner-type of drug, but Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a blood thinner. Acetaminophen is considered the pain and fever reliever of choice for most patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy like warfarin.
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['Fludrocortisone . Fludrocortisone is a medication that seems to help most types of low blood pressure. ... ', 'Midodrine . Midodrine activates receptors on the smallest arteries and veins to produce an increase in blood pressure.']
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Aside from bleeding-related issues, there are several side effects that have been linked to blood thinners, such as nausea and low counts of cells in your blood. Low blood cell count can cause fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath. Be careful mixing medications.
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No, Entresto (generic name: sacubitril and valsartan) is not classified as a blood thinner. Entresto is a combination medication that contains the neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril and the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) valsartan. It is used in patients with chronic (long-lasting) heart failure.
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Eliquis (apixaban) and Xarelto (rivaroxaban) are anticoagulants (blood thinners) used to reduce blood clotting and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Xarelto is often used in patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery.
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Eliquis (apixaban) and Coumadin (warfarin) are anticoagulants (blood thinners) used to reduce blood clotting and reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
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['Acetaminophen.', 'Alcohol, amphetamines, ecstasy (MDMA and derivatives), and cocaine.', 'Angiogenesis inhibitors (including tyrosine kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies)', 'Antidepressants (including venlafaxine, bupropion, and desipramine)']
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Dec. 24 2019 -- The first generic versions of the powerful blood thinner Eliquis (apixaban) were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday.
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['Complete Blood Count. This test, also known as a CBC, is the most common blood test performed. ... ', 'Prothrombin Time. Also known as PT and Pro Time, this test measures how long it takes blood to clot. ... ', 'Basic Metabolic Panel. ... ', 'Comprehensive Metabolic Panel. ... ', 'Lipid Panel. ... ', 'Liver Panel. ... ', 'Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. ... ', 'Hemoglobin A1C.']
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There are two classes of antithrombotic drugs: anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs. Anticoagulants slow down clotting, thereby reducing fibrin formation and preventing clots from forming and growing. Antiplatelet agents prevent platelets from clumping and also prevent clots from forming and growing.
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The FDA approved andexanet alfa (AndexXa) on May 3, 2018. It's the first and only antidote to reverse bleeding in people taking apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), or edoxaban (Savaysa). Another newer blood thinner — dabigatran (Pradaxa) — already has an approved antidote called idarucizumab (Praxbind).
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['Hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea). ... ', 'Anagrelide (Agrylin). ... ', 'Interferon alfa (Intron A) or peginterferon alpha-2a (Pegasys).']
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['Apixaban (Eliquis)', 'Dabigatran (Pradaxa)', 'Edoxaban (Savaysa)', 'Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)']
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Side effects of blood thinners uncontrolled high blood pressure. stomach ulcers or other issues that put you at high risk for internal bleeding. hemophilia or other bleeding disorders.
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Yes. Medications that are commonly called blood thinners — such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis) and heparin — significantly decrease your risk of blood clotting, but will not decrease the risk to zero.