Chapter 26, Problem 5O

Summary Introduction

To Compare:

The laboratory tests that are used in conjunction with treatment with the various coagulation modifiers, implication for the therapeutic use of these drugs, and monitoring adverse effects.

Concept introduction:

The coagulation is otherwise called as clotting. During this clotting process, the blood changes from liquid gel. The forming of blood clot results from hemostasis. Generally, the clotting of blood occurs when the blood vessels are damaged. The coagulation modifier is the drug that takes action on the blood coagulation pathway to prevent or develop the formation of a clot. The coagulation modifiers are anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, and thrombolytic drugs.