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Concomitant use of dabigatran with verapamil or diltiazem was found to be associated with an increased risk of bleeding in patients with normal kidney function, according to the findings of a recently published retrospective cohort study.
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A recent review published in The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology summarizes the current literature evaluating the potential risks associated with concomitant use of cannabis and antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.
Features, News
To shed light on this complex subject, MPR interviewed Joshua D Brown, PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy.
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The patient in this case had been well-controlled on warfarin therapy for over 5 years following mitral valve replacement.
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Results from a new real-world study evaluating rivaroxaban (Xarelto; Janssen), a factor Xa inhibitor, in morbidly obese patients were recently published in Thrombosis Research. The retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 2 US claims databases (Truven MarketScan Commercial Claims and Encounters database and MarketScan Medicare Supplemental database) to evaluate the clinical and health/economic outcomes of…
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“The elevation in INR can be explained by the inhibition of CYP2C9 by cannabis use causing decreased metabolism of warfarin,” the authors explained.
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A recent report highlights the importance of using rivaroxaban cautiously in morbidly obese.
Safety Alerts and Recalls
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning patients and caregivers not to use test strips from previous owners or ones not authorized for sale in the US.
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Results from a real-world study evaluating rivaroxaban (Xarelto; Janssen) in newly diagnosed patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) were presented at the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 68th Annual Scientific Session.
Safety Alerts and Recalls
Terrific Care/Medex Supply had purchased these test strips (which were distributed by Roche Diagnostics outside the country) from an unknown source, imported and sold them in the US.
