Thrombolytic drugs, also known as fibrinolytic drugs, are a class of medications used to dissolve blood clots. They work by activating the body’s fibrinolytic system, which breaks down fibrin, the protein mesh that forms blood clots. In emergencies, healthcare providers use thrombolytic drugs to treat conditions such as acute myocardial …
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Antiplatelet Agents- Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications
Antiplatelet agents are medications that interfere with the normal process of blood clot formation by affecting platelets and small cell fragments involved in hemostasis (preventing bleeding). These drugs are commonly used to reduce the risk of blood clot-related disorders, particularly in conditions where inappropriate or excessive clotting poses a threat. …
Anti-Coagulants: Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications
Anti-coagulants are a class of medications that interfere with the body’s natural blood clotting processes. They prevent or treat conditions associated with abnormal blood clot formation, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), atrial fibrillation, and certain cardiovascular disorders. By inhibiting clot formation, anti-coagulants reduce the risk of …
Hematinic Agents- Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications
Hematinic agents are substances or medications that help increase hemoglobin production, support red blood cell formation, and prevent or treat various forms of anemia. Anemia is a condition characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells or a hemoglobin deficiency, leading to a decreased capacity of the blood to …
