Table 1 The classification, mechanism, and examples of anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs
Class | Mechanism | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Anticoagulants | Affect the coagulation cascade to prevent blood coagulation [112] | Vitamin K-dependent antagonists •Warfarin Non-vitamin K-dependent antagonists •Dabigatran •Rivaroxaban •Apixaban •Edoxaban Heparin •Unfractionated heparin •Low-molecular-weight heparin |
Antiplatelet drugs | Theoretically affect the migration and aggregation of platelets, consequently aiming at inhibiting thrombus formation [112] | •Aspirin •Clopidogrel •Prasugrel •Ticagrelor •Cangrelor •Abciximab •Eptifibatid •Dipyridamole |