What medications are used for deep vein thrombosis?
Disease description:
Last October, I developed a pulmonary embolism due to a dislodged lower limb venous thrombosis. After being hospitalized for over a month and then resting at home for another month, my lower limb swelling recurred. Doctor, what medications are most effective for deep vein thrombosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Drug treatment for deep vein thrombosis mainly includes anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and anti-edema medications.
1. Anticoagulants: These are the core medications for treating deep vein thrombosis, used to prevent further formation and progression of blood clots. Commonly used drugs include warfarin, dabigatran etexilate, rivaroxaban, and others. These medications require long-term administration and regular monitoring of coagulation indicators to ensure effectiveness and safety.
2. Thrombolytics: Used to dissolve existing blood clots and restore vascular patency. Commonly used drugs include urokinase and recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator. These medications must be administered in a hospital setting, with strict control of dosage and duration to avoid adverse reactions such as bleeding.
3. Anti-edema medications: Used to improve symptoms such as limb swelling. Commonly used drugs include horse chestnut seed extract, calcium dobesilate capsules, and diosmin tablets.
During drug treatment, patients should also adopt some supportive measures, such as wearing medical compression stockings, regularly moving limbs, and avoiding prolonged sitting or standing to promote blood circulation and prevent recurrent thrombosis.
Medication should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician.
