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Medications can affect coagulation by altering the balance of clotting factors in the blood. Some medications, such as anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin, heparin), work by inhibiting the formation of clots, while others (e.g., antiplatelet drugs like aspirin) work by preventing platelets from clumping together and forming a clot.

On the other hand, some medications, such as Vitamin K antagonists, may increase the risk of clotting by decreasing the levels of clotting factors in the blood. It is important to inform your doctor of all medications you are taking and to regularly monitor blood clotting levels when taking medications that affect coagulation.