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Kidney injury may be less among patients with chronic kidney disease and atrial fibrillation taking apixaban versus warfarin for anticoagulation, new research suggests.
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Antiplatelet therapy may delay progression of COPD, decrease the risk for acute exacerbations, improve quality of life, and even reduce all-cause mortality.
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No differences seen in fracture risk in head-to-head comparisons of direct oral anticoagulants
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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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Key classes of cardiovascular medications are affected by marijuana, including statins, β-blockers.
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Morning or evening administration makes no difference on time outside target INR range.
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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.
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Findings seen among older patients with incident atrial fibrillation receiving warfarin or apixaban
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Noninferiority not found compared with standard-intensity prophylaxis with hip or knee arthroplasty
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To shed light on this complex subject, MPR interviewed Joshua D Brown, PharmD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy.