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Rivaroxaban: an oral factor xa inhibitor.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on the findings of the studies reported in this review, rivaroxaban is an effective option for the prevention of VTE after orthopedic surgery, stroke prevention for nonvalvular AF, and treatment of VTE. At this time, rivaroxaban cannot be recommended for secondary risk reduction after ACS because of the increased bleeding risk. PMID: 23328267 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - January 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Thomas TF, Ganetsky V, Spinler SA Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research

Reversal of Anticoagulation: Therapeutic Advances and Clinical Guidelines
Background: Anticoagulants are life-saving medications that prevent and treat thromboembolic disease and are of particular importance in the elderly population for prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation. The advent of direct oral anticoagulants and reversal agents has yielded more options for patients, although complicating clinical decision-making. Areas of Uncertainty: The decision to anticoagulate in atrial fibrillation depends on the risks of stroke versus bleeding. The accompanying HAS-BLED score for predicting bleeding allows an estimation of net clinical benefit. Despite these tools, uncertainty remains. N...
Source: American Journal of Therapeutics - January 1, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Systematic Review and Clinical Guidelines Source Type: research

Acute pulmonary emboli in a patient on long-term dabigatran therapy.
CONCLUSIONS: Our patient developed acute bilateral PE despite receiving long-term anticoagulation with dabigatran. While it is possible that patient-specific factors resulted in reduced dabigatran exposure and efficacy, conclusions cannot be made. PMID: 23535815 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy - April 1, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Rafferty JA, Prom R, Kujawski SZ Tags: Ann Pharmacother Source Type: research