Abstract: Background: Anticoagulants are essential for managing cardiovascular conditions and preventing thromboembolic events. This study evaluates the prescribing patterns of anticoagulants in cardiac and medicine wards at a tertiary care hospital, emphasizing drug utilization and safety profiles. Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted over six months, involving patients admitted to cardiac and medicine wards. Data were collected on anticoagulant prescriptions, including the types of drugs used, patient demographics, and adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Coagulation parameters (PT, INR, aPTT, and platelet counts) were monitored to assess the efficacy and safety of the treatments.....
Key Word: Anticoagulants, Prescribing patterns, Prothrombin time, INR, Apixaban, NOACs, Enoxaparin, Heparin, DOACs.
