Medications
The use of blood-thinning drugs sometimes referred to as anticoagulants, is the main form of treatment for a PE.
Blood-thinning drugs [5] function to both stop the growth of current clots and to stop the formation of new clots. They do not, however, disintegrate clots. Usually, over time, your body does this on its own.
These drugs can be administered orally or intravenously. Warfarin is an illustration of a typical blood thinner. There are also newer, alternative blood thinners available.
Prior to administering blood-thinning medications in cases when a PE has become life-threatening, thrombolytics, or treatments that dissolve blood clots, may be administered. These potent drugs help dissolve blood clots.
You’ll normally need to take a blood thinner for at least three months. Some people might need to continue taking medication for a longer amount of time, such as those who are more at risk for developing another major blood clot.