What can be prescribed for deep vain thrombosis?

Anticoagulants (blood thinners)

* _Warfarin (Coumadin)_

* _Apixaban (Eliquis)_

* _Dabigatran (Pradaxa)_

* _Edoxaban (Savaysa)_

* _Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)_

Compression stockings

Elevation of the affected leg

Pain relievers

* _Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)_ such as _ibuprofen_ or _naproxen_

* _Opioids_, such as _codeine_ or _oxycodone_

Surgery

* _Vena cava filter placement_

* _Angioplasty and stent placement_

* _Bypass surgery_

Blood Disorders - Related Articles