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Osteoporotic Fracture Risk Lower for DOAC Than Warfarin in A-Fib
No differences seen in fracture risk in head-to-head comparisons of direct oral anticoagulants
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Severe Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Risk With Anticoagulant Therapy Examined
Study findings revealed an increased risk of surgical intervention in women exposed to rivaroxaban.
American College of Cardiology 2011
Supratherapeutic Dabigatran Does Not Prolong the QTc Interval
Supratherapeutic plasma levels of dabigatran etexilate do not prolong QTc intervals of the electrocardiogram (ECG), as reported from a study presented at ACC.11, the American College of Cardiology's 60th Annual Scientific Session.
Drug News
Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants Vary in Assay Effects
Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants exhibit variable effects on coagulation assays, according to a new study.
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Comparison of Oral Anticoagulants for Preventing Stroke in AF
The greatest risk reduction of stroke or systemic embolism was seen with dabigatran 150mg twice daily (odds ratio [OR] 0.65, 95% CI: 0.52-0.81), followed by apixaban 5mg twice daily (OR 0.79, 95% CI: 0.66-0.94).
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Resuming Anticoagulant Use Safer than Stopping After Major Bleeding Event, Says Study
Resuming any anticoagulant found safer than stopping the drugs in these cases
Drugs in the Pipeline
Pradaxa Reversal Agent Works Within Minutes in Phase 3 Study
Boehringer Ingelheim announced results from an interim analysis of the Phase 3 RE-VERSE AS patient study with idarucizumab for urgent reversal of the anticoagulant effect of Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate).
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Hospitalization for Upper GI Bleed Highest With Rivaroxaban
For patients initiating oral anticoagulant therapy, the incidence of hospitalization for upper gastrointestinal bleeding is highest and lowest with rivaroxaban and apixaban, respectively.
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Impact of Oral Anticoagulants on Renal Outcomes Compared
Compared with warfarin, dabigatran and rivaroxaban linked to lower risk of adverse renal outcomes
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Dosing Errors Common with Certain Blood-Thinning Medications
Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
