Treatment of embolism include medication and surgery. Common medication: 1. Anticoagulants (such as warfarin or heparin) - prevent new clots from forming 2. Antiplatelet medicines (such as aspirin or clopidogrel) - prevent new clots from forming 3. Painkillers - often IV 4. Thrombolytics (such as streptokinase) - dissolve clots