A type of drug that reduces susceptibility to thrombus formation is a(n)

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Anticoagulants are drugs that reduce the formation of blood clots or thrombus. They work by inhibiting the coagulation factors involved in the clotting cascade or by inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation. Examples include heparin, warfarin, and dabigatran. Diuretics, vasodilators, ionotropes, and antiarrhythmics do not have direct effects on thrombus formation.

A Type of Drug That Reduces Susceptibility to Thrombus Formation