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Safe Use of Antiplatelet Medication

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

AMBULATORY CARE:

Antiplatelets

are medicines that help prevent or treat conditions caused by blood clots. These conditions include stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), heart attack, heart vessel disease, or peripheral artery disease. Platelets help your blood to clot. Antiplatelets keep your platelets from sticking together where placque is in your blood vessels. You may need to take more than one antiplatelet medicine at the same time.

Seek care immediately if:

Contact your healthcare provider if:

Take antiplatelets safely:

Safety measures for antiplatelet therapy:

Tell all of your healthcare providers that you are taking antiplatelets. Keep a current list of medicines and their dosages with you at all times.

Follow up with your doctor as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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