Anticoagulant medications, commonly referred to as blood thinners, are essential chemical agents that help reduce blood coagulation, thereby prolonging the time it takes for blood to clot. These medications are primarily prescribed for patients at a heightened risk of developing blood clots due to conditions such as atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and stroke, among others.