Condition

Blood Clots & Anticoagulation

Anticoagulants for treating and preventing dangerous blood clots

12 drugs
2 OTC
10 Prescription

Painkiller / Blood Thinner

NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug and Antiplatelet

1

Acetylsalicylic Acid

OTC

Headache, body pain, fever, joint pain, toothache, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, mild arthritis pain

ASA 75 TabletAspirin Cardio 100mg TabletAvroprin 300mg TabletAvroprin-75 TabletEmprin 300mg TabletEmprin 500 TabletShalina Aspirin 75 TabletSPEED GR Tablet

Anticoagulant

Blood Thinner

5

Apixaban

Prescription

Prevention and treatment of blood clots in the legs or lungs (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism), prevention of stroke in people with irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery

Eliquis 5mg TabletsPeqlis 5mg Tablets

Dabigatran Etexilate

Prescription

Prevention of stroke in people with irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), treatment of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism), prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery

Hetsolid 110mg CapsulesHetsolid 150mg CapsulesHetsolid 75mg Capsules

Enoxaparin

Prescription

Prevention of blood clots after surgery, treatment of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs), prevention of blood clots in people who are bedridden, treatment of certain types of heart attack and chest pain caused by poor blood flow to the heart

Clexane Injectable Solution 2000IUClexane Injectable Solution 8000IU

Enoxaparin Sodium

Prescription

Prevention of blood clots after surgery, treatment of deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the leg), prevention of blood clots in people on bed rest, treatment of clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), prevention of clot problems in heart attack and chest pain (angina)

Clerin 40mg/0.4mLClexane Injectable Solution 6000IUCutenox Injection 20mg/0.2mLMuditin 40 InjectionMuditin 60 Injection

Rivaroxaban

Prescription

Prevention and treatment of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism), stroke prevention in people with irregular heartbeat, prevention of blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery, prevention of heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease

Ixobran 10 TabletsIxobran 20 TabletsIxorban 15 TabletsRivaroxaban 10mgRivaroxaban 15mgRivaroxaban 20mgVaroxa 10 TabletsVaroxa 20 Tablets

Painkiller / Anti-inflammatory / Blood thinner

NSAID and Antiplatelet

1

Aspirin

OTC

Headache, body pain, fever, joint pain, toothache, muscle pain, prevention of heart attack and stroke in people at risk, mild arthritis pain

Kisiprim Tablet

Antiplatelet

blood thinner

1

Clopidogrel

Prescription

Prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, blood clots in blood vessels, chest pain caused by poor blood flow to the heart (angina), blockages after heart stent procedures

Avro Clopidogrel Tablet 75mgCeruvin Tablets 75mgClognil TabletClop 75 TabletsClopact-75 TabletsClopi-Denk 75mg TabletsClopibest Tablets 75mgClopidogrel 75mg Tablets

Antiplatelet

Blood thinner combination

1

Clopidogrel; Acetylsalicylic acid

Prescription

Prevention of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, chest pain from blocked heart arteries (angina), prevention of clots after heart stent placement

Embagrel Capsules

Monoclonal antibody

bispecific Factor IXa- and Factor X-directed antibody

1

Emicizumab

Prescription

Haemophilia A (a bleeding disorder where blood does not clot properly), prevention of bleeding episodes in people with haemophilia A

Hemlibra 150mgHemlibra 30mgHemlibra 60mg

Thrombolytic

clot-buster

1

Tenecteplase

Prescription

Heart attack (when a blood vessel in the heart is blocked), stroke caused by blood clots in the brain

Elaxim 52.5 InjectionElaxim-40

Antifibrinolytic

blood clot stabilizer

1

Tranexamic Acid

Prescription

Heavy menstrual bleeding (heavy period), bleeding after surgery, bleeding after tooth removal, nosebleeds that won't stop, heavy bleeding from injuries

Hemsamic TabletsImpexxia Tranexamic Acids Tablets 500mgPrexam CapsulesPrexam InjectionTranalion 500 TabletTranexamic Acid InjectionTrenaxa 500 TabletUnotation Injection

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have severe chest pain or pressure that spreads to your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
  • You experience sudden weakness, numbness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of your body.
  • You have severe difficulty breathing or shortness of breath that gets worse over time.
  • You notice a sudden, severe headache or confusion that doesn't go away.
  • You have severe pain, swelling, or redness in your legs, especially if it's accompanied by warmth or a bad smell.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.