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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People who take medications such as diuretics, anticoagulants, ACE inhibitors or ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) to manage cardiovascular issues should also be careful, Tsourounis said, because ibuprofen stresses the kidneys and the heart.
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Melinda Wenner Moyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
However, people who take anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, or diabetes medication should check with their healthcare provider first.
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—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
That's because these pests inject an anesthetic and an anticoagulant to prevent people from knowing they're being nibbled on.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
Editor’s note: This story was edited to clarify Jason Landon’s stance on using second-generation anticoagulants vs. acute neurotoxins.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2024
The company has seen market share gains for some of its drugs, including its anticoagulant – Eliquis – and its newer drugs, including Camzyos and Opdualag, among others.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
According to medical professionals, vitamin K reduces the blood-thinning effect of anticoagulants (such as Warfarin).
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
Cummings said the first-generation anticoagulants required more poison to kill rats and other pests.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2024
Luckily, physicians had already stocked the I.S.S. with a 40-day emergency supply of anticoagulants, among other medications, just in case.
—Kim Tingley, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
Melinda Wenner Moyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
However, people who take anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, or diabetes medication should check with their healthcare provider first.
10.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
That's because these pests inject an anesthetic and an anticoagulant to prevent people from knowing they're being nibbled on.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
Editor’s note: This story was edited to clarify Jason Landon’s stance on using second-generation anticoagulants vs. acute neurotoxins.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2024
The company has seen market share gains for some of its drugs, including its anticoagulant – Eliquis – and its newer drugs, including Camzyos and Opdualag, among others.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
According to medical professionals, vitamin K reduces the blood-thinning effect of anticoagulants (such as Warfarin).
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
Cummings said the first-generation anticoagulants required more poison to kill rats and other pests.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2024
Luckily, physicians had already stocked the I.S.S. with a 40-day emergency supply of anticoagulants, among other medications, just in case.
—Kim Tingley, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
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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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