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Glossary: Anticoagulant
 


Definition
A substance that prevents or delays blood clots (coagulation). Examples: Heparin (endogenous), Dicumarol and
Warfarin (drugs), Melilotus (coumarin-containing).

Topics Related To Anticoagulant
Anticoagulant / Blood ThinnerAs A Treatment
"...Another type of anticoagulant is the direct thrombin inhibitor..."

Astragalus Root

As A Treatment
"...Saponins have an anticoagulant effect that can prevent the development of blood clots that may lead to heart attacks and stroke..."

Bladderwrack

As A Treatment
"...to test tube and animal studies, this appears to give fucoidan several properties, such as lowering LDL cholesterol levels, lowering blood glucose levels, anti-inflammatory activity, possible anticoagulant effects, and antibacterial and anti-HIV activity..."

Ginger Root

As A Treatment
"...Also, it is a very mild anticoagulant and contains twelve potent antioxidants..."

Heparin

As A Treatment
"Heparin is a naturally-occurring anticoagulant produced by basophils and mast cells..."

Hypercoagulation (Thickened Blood)

Recommendation Heparin
"Heparin or another anticoagulant may be used as the primary blood thinner..."

Interstitial Cystitis

Recommendation Heparin
"Sublingual heparin (1000 units daily) has helped some people; at this dose there is no chance of anticoagulant consequences..."

Phlebitis / Thrombophlebitis

The Condition
"...They are closely related to the anticoagulant drug heparin..."

Poor Circulation

The Condition
"...If you must take anticoagulant drugs, regular monitoring may be required to steer clear of bleeding problems..."

Pulmonary Embolism

The Condition
"...Treatment & Prevention The immediate treatment for pulmonary embolism is anticoagulant therapy to dissolve the clot and return blood flow..."

Vitamin E

As A Treatment
"...Counter-Indicators and Warnings Caution: If you are taking anticoagulants, you should not take vitamin E supplements because vitamin E has its own anticoagulant properties..."





Last updated: Apr 07, 2008


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