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Coagulants : Examples, Uses, Deficiency

Coagulants are substances which promote coagulation, and are indicated in haemorrhagic states. Fresh whole blood or plasma provide all the factors needed for coagulation and are the best therapy for deficiency of any clotting factor; also they act immediately. Other coagulants drugs used to restore haemostasis are: Vitamin K K1 (from plants, fat-soluble) Phytonadione (Phylloquinone) […]