Anticoagulants

Anticoagulants are used to treat deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, atrial fibrillation, angina, stroke risk reduction, and heart attack by thinning the blood to prevent blood clots.

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Anticoagulants treat and prevent blood clots. They're prescribed for conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and atrial fibrillation. They 're also used to prevent blood clots after certain surgeries. Anticoagulants come in different forms, including oral pills and injections. Examples include warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), enoxaparin (Lovenox), and dabigatran (Pradaxa).

Prices for popular Anticoagulants medications

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Coumadin (jantoven, warfarin)

as low as$16

Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) is an inexpensive drug used to treat or prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs, or heart. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic warfarin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

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dabigatran

as low as$66

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DABIGATRAN prevents and treats blood clots. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in people with Afib (atrial fibrillation). It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

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Lovenox (enoxaparin)

as low as$76

ENOXAPARIN prevents or treats blood clots. It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

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heparin sodium

as low as$43

HEPARIN INJECTION prevents and treats blood clots. It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

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argatroban

as low as$51

ARGATROBAN prevents and treats blood clots. It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

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Arixtra (fondaparinux)

as low as$158

FONDAPARINUX prevents and treats blood clots. It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

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Defitelio

as low as$1,135

DEFIBROTIDE treats veno-occlusive disease (VOD), a condition that occurs when blood vessels in the liver become blocked. This decreases blood flow, which can cause liver injury. It works by helping your body break down blood clots. It also helps prevent new clots from forming.

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Fragmin

as low as$1,897

DALTEPARIN prevents and treats blood clots. It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

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Tnkase

as low as$7,948

TENECTEPLASE is used to dissolve blood clots that form in certain blood vessels. This medicine is used when a blood clot in a heart artery causes a heart attack.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

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Angiomax (bivalirudin)

as low as$8,563

BIVALIRUDIN prevents and treats blood clots. It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

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Angiomax Rtu

Angiomax Rtu is part of the Anticoagulants class and treats Thrombocytopenia. Anticoagulants are used to treat deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, atrial fibrillation, angina, stroke risk reduction, and heart attack by thinning the blood to prevent blood clots. Angiomax Rtu is only available as a brand name drug.

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apixaban

Apixaban is only available as a generic drug.

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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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