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Yes it does and it also thins blood which is why it is used in the case of stroke heart attack ant thrombosis.

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No, warfarin is not a nitrate. Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clot formation, while nitrates are medications used to treat angina by dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow to the heart.


How long does it take a blood clot in the leg to dissolve?

The time it takes for a blood clot in the leg to dissolve can vary depending on the size and location of the clot. Treatment with blood thinners usually helps dissolve the clot within a few days to weeks. In some cases, it may take several months for the clot to completely dissolve. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's advice for monitoring and managing the clot.


How long does it take for a pulmonary embolism to dissolve?

There is no set time, but it will take months, generally. Generally you will take a medicine called Coumadin (warfarin) that will "thin" the blood, that is, take the blood longer to clot and avoid an additional blood clot from forming. This and the tincture of time, that is, the body's ability to dissolve the blood clot thru its normal processes will rid you of the clot by dissolving it thru a complex process of special cells that circulate thru the blood. Next step is avoiding another blood clot. This is based on how the original clot formed, there are several ways this could have happened. Your Doctor may perform a test called chest CT to see if it has gone away.


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Is Warfarin a Blood Thinning Drug?

That is correct, warfarin is a blood thinning drug, which means that it makes the blood less likely to clot. It is also sold under the name coumadin. People who are at risk of a heart attack or stroke may need to take this drug.


What would make blood not clot?

If you are a hemophiliac (a genetic disorder) your blood will not clot. Also certain medicines such as Warfarin or Heparin will act as anticoagulants and prevent blood from clotting. People undergoing chemotherapy for cancer also have problems with blood not clotting due to a reduction in the number of platelets present in the blood.


What is drug given to patients to prevent formation of clots?

This depends on the location and severity of the clot, among other things. If the patient has a deep vein thrombosis, they will be placed on a form of heparin in order to 'thin' the blood to prevent further growth of the clot and to prevent additional clot formation. Heparin will continue until the patient has been taking Coumadin (Warfarin) for a few days as it takes time for the therapeutic level to be reached. Once the patient is at the desired clotting time with Coumadin, the heparin will be discontinued. The clot is often left to dissolve over time and the patient continues coumadin for several months, or for the rest of their life depending on the cause of the clot and their comorbidities. If the clot needs to be removed, it can be removed surgically. If a clot needs dissolved, as with an ischemic stroke or a heart attack - clot busting drugs like alteplase can be given. Unlike heparin/coumadin, this type of drug actually breaks down the clot - and all other clots in the body.


What help dissolve clot in our bodies?

Anticoagulant medications like heparin and warfarin help prevent blood clots from forming and can also help dissolve existing clots. Thrombolytic medications such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can be used to break down clots that are already formed in the body. Additionally, endovascular procedures like thrombectomy can physically remove clots from blood vessels.


Does salt clot blood?

No, it does not. Chemicals like heparin and warfarin do.


What prescription do they use to dissolve a thrombus?

A thrombus is also called a blood clot. Aspirin is the most common and cheap drug used to dissolve blood clot. It is important to see your doctor before taking aspirin for dissolving a thrombus. prevent-stroke-and-heart-attack.com


What is a substance which inhibits blood clotting?

An anticoagulant, such as heparin or warfarin, inhibits blood clotting by interfering with the body's clotting mechanisms. These medications are commonly used to prevent or treat conditions involving abnormal blood clot formation.


What is the chemical warfarin used for?

Coumadin is used to thin the blood.