Blood thinning drugs

Heparin and warfarin are two drugs given to prevent and dissolve clots.

Your doctor may prescribe blood-thinning drugs for you. The goal of this treatment is to treat an existing clot or prevent clots from occurring. Warfarin and heparin are two commonly prescribed blood-thinning drugs. Heparin is also sometimes given in pregnancy or post-delivery to reduce the possibility of a clot.