The risks of VTE can be reduced in the following ways:
Anticoagulants are medicines that work by altering the time it takes your blood to clot and the way in which it clots, making a clot formation less likely. Some anticoagulants are injectable, others are available as tablets or capsules.
Your doctor may have chosen one or more of these preventative measures to help reduce your risk of a VTE.
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If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Side effects for this medicine should also be reported to