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Common Side Effects of Anticoagulants | Blood Thinners - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 23, 2022


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor prescribes anticoagulants?

Anticoagulants will usually be prescribed by the cardiologist or other specialist doctors treating the condition that requires anticoagulation.

2. Among the anticoagulants currently available, which can be taken orally?

Warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, edoxaban and apixaban can be taken orally.

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