Your Care Instructions
Blood thinners are medicines that help prevent blood clots and keep them from growing bigger. They don't actually thin the blood. They slow down the time it takes for a blood clot to form. Blood thinners also keep existing blood clots from getting bigger. Your doctor may call these medicines anticoagulants.
Your child may take this medicine as a pill. Or the blood thinner may be given as a shot.
Blood thinners can make a child more likely to bleed. But they can also save lives. With care, you can help prevent bleeding and keep your child safe while letting him or her play and be active.
Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if your child is having problems. It's also a good idea to know your child's test results and keep a list of the medicines your child takes.
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