antithrombotic

/ ˌæntɪθrɒmˈbɒtɪk /

adjective

1. preventing the formation of blood clots

noun

1. an antithrombotic drug

Example Sentences

The clinical trial will be “focusing on the three antithrombotic regimens: therapeutic and prophylactic subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin, and therapeutic oral apixaban,” Fuster, also the director of Mount Sinai Heart and physician-in-chief of the Mount Sinai Hospital, said in a statement included with the release.

From Fox News

Although there is broad consensus in the medical community that primary PCI is the best treatment for heart attack patients when it can be delivered promptly, there is no agreement about the best accompanying drug regimen, which usually entails a combination of antiplatelet and antithrombotic drugs.

From Forbes

Thus, it is critical that clinicians weigh the relative importance of these events before selecting an antithrombotic strategy for their patients.

From Forbes

Marinus is developing a drug for the treatment of epilepsy, Lithera works on products for aesthetic medicine and ophthalmology and Regado is developing antithrombotic products.

From Reuters

Usually when you have an effective antithrombotic you have to pay a price in terms of bleeding.

From Reuters