What is this drug used for? It is used to treat blood clots.It is used to thin the blood so that clots will not form.It is used to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and death in some people.

COMMON USES: This medicine is an anticoagulant used to treat or prevent harmful blood clots that may occur in the veins (venous thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), or with a type of abnormal heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation), or following a heart valve replacement. This medicine is also used to reduce the risk of stroke and other problems in patients who have had a heart attack. It may also be used to treat or prevent other conditions as determined by your doctor.