Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
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Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 10, 2017

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.

Published on Feb 07, 2017
Last Updated on Mar 10, 2017

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