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Antithrombotics

Effects Antithrombotic Anticoagulant Fibrinolytic Active ingredients Salicylates: Acetylsalicylic acid 100 mg (Aspirin Cardio). P2Y12 antagonists: Clopidogrel (Plavix, generics). Prasugrel (Efient) Ticagrelor (Brilique) GP IIb/IIIa antagonists: Abciximab (ReoPro) Eptifibatide (Integrilin) Tirofiban (Aggrastat) PAR-1 antagonists: Vorapaxar (Zontivity) Vitamin K antagonists (coumarins): Phenprocoumon (Marcoumar). Acenocoumarol (Sintrom) Not on sale in many countries: dicoumarol, warfarin. Heparins: Heparin sodium Heparin-Calcium … Antithrombotics

Leeches and Maggots for Medical Treatment

Maggots, worms and leeches are not exactly the pets to keep. But they are becoming increasingly popular in medicine. As a natural cleansing commando, they are said to clean wounds, clean up the intestines and activate the immune system. Lots of yuck, few side effects Treatment practices of our ancestors and effective therapy methods in … Leeches and Maggots for Medical Treatment