Hormonal and steroid drugs, anti-anemia drugs, some anticancer drugs and antipsychotic drugs increase the risk of blood clots, Ilya Sorokvasha, a cardiovascular surgeon and phlebologist at the DocMed clinic, told socialbites.ca.
“Hormonal contraceptives containing estrogen are one of the most well-known types of drugs associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. Particular caution should be exercised in women over the age of 35 who smoke or have a predisposition to cardiovascular disease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), used to relieve menopausal symptoms, can also increase the likelihood of blood clots, especially with long-term use and when used in conjunction with other risk factors,” Sorokvasha said.
Long-term use of steroid drugs (prednisone and other glucocorticosteroids), especially at high doses, may increase the risk of thrombosis.
Some antitumor drugs, including chemotherapy, also increase blood clotting. These include the SERM class of drugs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators), such as Tamoxifen for the treatment and prevention of breast cancer.
“Erythropoietins, used to treat anemia, stimulate the production of red blood cells and can increase the risk of thrombosis, especially if used in the wrong dose. Tranexamic acid is effective in treating and preventing bleeding, but it also increases the risk of thrombosis,” the doctor noted.
Some antipsychotics are also associated with an increased risk of blood clots, especially with long-term use. The drugs cyclosporine and tacrolimus, used to prevent transplant rejection, may increase the risk of blood clots, Sorokvasha added.
Thrombus (blood clot in the blood vessels) formation can lead to heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Therefore, it is important to discuss the medications you are taking with your doctor to assess your individual risks and take steps to reduce them.
“It is important to undergo regular medical check-ups and report any alarming symptoms to your doctor in order to prevent complications in a timely manner,” the doctor said.
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