Antithrombotic Brand Generic Drug Match Quiz

Antithrombotics

Antithrombotics are a class of medications used to prevent or treat thrombosis, which is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel.

Antithrombotics are drugs that reduce the formation of blood clots (thrombi) by interfering with various parts of the coagulation or platelet aggregation process.

• Anticoagulants Inhibit clotting factors (coagulation cascade) DVT, PE, Afib, mechanical heart valves
• Antiplatelets Inhibit platelet aggregation MI, stroke, post-stent, CAD
• Thrombolytics Dissolve existing clots (fibrinolysis) Acute MI, ischemic stroke, massive PE