What treatments are there for DVT?
In most cases, once a DVT has formed it cannot be removed. Drugs are used to prevent it from spreading or breaking loose into the circulation. Medications – Drugs generally used to treat deep vein thrombosis fall into 2 basic categories: anticoagulants and thrombolytic Agents. All of these drugs may cause bleeding and should only be taken under medical supervision. While taking these medications: Always read the product label and discuss potential side effects with your doctor. Take only the amount of medication prescribed, and do not change the dosage unless you have been instructed to do so. Do not take these medications with any over-the-counter medicines without checking with your doctor. Anticoagulants Anticoagulants do not dissolve clots but prevent them from growing and new ones from forming. These medications include: • Heparin – Given by skin injection or into a vein heparin thins the blood to prevent further blood clot forming over the DVT. In the meantime, the bodys own mech
