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What is an Anticoagulant?

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Learn the goal of anticoagulant medication, and who may be prescribed anticoagulant therapy.

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Anticoagulants: Possible Side Effects

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See what common and uncommon side effects you may experience when taking an anticoagulant, and when to call either your doctor or 911 for help.

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General Safety Tips While Taking an Anticoagulant

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Watch how you can help prevent common injuries while on an anticoagulant, and what to do in case of emergency.

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Anticoagulants: How a Blood Clot Forms

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Watch how blood clots are helpful in healing skin injuries, but dangerous when they form inside a blood vessel.

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Your Health Checklist: Taking Warfarin Safely

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Follow this checklist to properly and safely take warfarin.

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Your Care at Home: Taking Blood Thinners

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Find out why anticoagulants, or blood thinner drugs, are prescribed and how they work. You'll need to follow some important but simple self-care rules to stay safe on blood thinners. Watch this video to learn more.

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Related Learning

  • Warfarin
  • Lovenox
  • Other Anticoagulants

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27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-1400

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