anticoagulant
noun
an·ti·co·ag·u·lant
ˌan-tē-kō-ˈa-gyə-lənt 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
: a substance that hinders the clotting of blood : blood thinner
anticoagulant
adjective
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However, anyone taking blood pressure medication, anticoagulants, heart medication, treatment for diabetes or erectile dysfunction pills, pregnant women and asthmatics should consult their doctor first before using L-arginine supplements.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Some examples include: Blood thinners (anticoagulants): Turmeric or curcumin can increase bleeding risk if taken with anticoagulants such as Jantoven (warfarin) or antiplatelet drugs such as Plavix (clopidogrel).
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
People who consume caffeine regularly while taking anticoagulants may be at risk of bleeding.3
2.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Cheap Dividends #1: Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is one of the more recognizable names in pharmaceuticals: a $90 billion blue chip responsible for blockbusters such as Revlimid and Opdivo (cancer) and Eliquis (anticoagulant).
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Some examples include: Blood thinners (anticoagulants): Turmeric or curcumin can increase bleeding risk if taken with anticoagulants such as Jantoven (warfarin) or antiplatelet drugs such as Plavix (clopidogrel).
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
People who consume caffeine regularly while taking anticoagulants may be at risk of bleeding.3
2.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Anticoagulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticoagulant. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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anticoagulant
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·co·ag·u·lant
ˌant-i-kō-ˈag-yə-lənt, ˌan-ˌtī-
: of, relating to, or utilizing anticoagulants
anticoagulant therapy
anticoagulant
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as a drug) that hinders coagulation and especially coagulation of the blood : blood thinner
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