Best Anti-coagulant for pulmonary embolism
The 2 Anti-coagulant options we list for pulmonary embolism are all Heparin Sodium— the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations, so they aren’t ranked against each other on effectiveness. Our score reflects each product’s FDA recall-safety record; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Compare them with all treatments for pulmonary embolism or the full Anti-coagulant class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 anti-coagulant drugs we rate for pulmonary embolism, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are injectable. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for pulmonary embolism; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for pulmonary embolism
These are all Heparin Sodiumin different brands or formulations, so we don’t rank them against each other — the list below is for comparing brand vs generic, dose, and typical cost, not for picking a “best” one on effectiveness.
All 2 anti-coagulant products
heparin sodium 1,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container (Heparin Sodium) is an anti-coagulant used to treat Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.14· 4 formsheparin sodium 2,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Heparin Sodium 2,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container (Heparin Sodium) is an anti-coagulant used to treat Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.14· 4 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best anti-coagulant for pulmonary embolism?
- The Anti-coagulant options we list for pulmonary embolism are all Heparin Sodium — the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations — so there's no single "best" one on effectiveness; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Always consult a professional.
- Which anti-coagulant drugs treat pulmonary embolism?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Anti-coagulant products used for pulmonary embolism, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.