What are the drugs used to treat stroke patients and prevent recurrence?
Clot busters that dissolve a blood clot can be given if a stroke patient is brought to the hospital within three hours. Hence a person with suspected stroke should be brought to hospital as quick as possible. There are several therapies to prevent stroke recurrence such as “blood thinners” like aspirin, which will be decided by your physician. These medicines may have to be taken life long. Stroke can cause brain swelling and your physician will decide if medications are required to control it. Emergency surgery to treat brain swelling may be needed in a few cases.
