(ăn″tĭ-kō-ăg′ū-lănt)
[Pronunciation]
[″ + L. coagulans, forming clots]
1. Delaying or preventing blood coagulation.
2. An agent that prevents or delays blood coagulation.
Common anticoagulants include heparin, sodium citrate, and warfarin sodium.
Figure: ANTICOAGULATION
Bruising and bleeding — common side effects of anticoagulation.
warfarin sodium anticoagulant
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