[Evaluation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) prescriptions in geriatric hospital over 3 years].

CONCLUSION: The prescription of DOACs in elderly patients has increased considerably in recent years. However, dosing errors remain frequent (overdoses as underdoses), associated with hemorrhagic or thrombotic events. Similarly, drug interactions should be known as they are a risk factor for avoidable under- or overdose. Improving prescriptions of DOACs in geriatrics needs to respect the rules of good practice, to regularly reassess renal function, and to transmit observations of adverse effects to pharmacovigilance centers.
PMID: 32736873 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Therapie - July 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Nahornyj E, Goutelle S, Bourguignon L, de la Gastine B Tags: Therapie Source Type: research