Drug News
Despite trend toward lower stroke risk with high dose
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The study analyzed data from NVAF patients newly initiating treatment with dabigatran, rivaroxaban or apixaban.
Drugs in the Pipeline
The FDA has accepted for review the sNDA for Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate; Boehringer Ingelheim) in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Compared with warfarin, dabigatran and rivaroxaban linked to lower risk of adverse renal outcomes
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To compare the incidence of hospitalization for upper GI tract bleeding, researchers used US Medicare beneficiary files to identify a cohort of patients that were ≥30 years old who initiated oral anticoagulation therapy with apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or warfarin, with or without PPI cotherapy.
Safety Alerts and Recalls, Uncategorized
Boehringer Ingelheim announced that it is conducting a nationwide recall of a single manufacturing lot of Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) capsules 75mg.
Drug News
Most people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) should be taking oral anticoagulants to prevent stroke.
Clinical Charts
Risk factors, prevention strategies, signs & symptoms, and general treatment options for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).