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  2. Rivaroxaban - Wikipedia

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    Rivaroxaban, sold under the brand name Xarelto among others, is an anticoagulant medication (blood thinner) used to treat and prevent blood clots. [8] Specifically it is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli and prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation and following hip or knee surgery. [ 8 ]

  3. Direct factor Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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    Antistasin, the first discovered naturally occurring direct Xa inhibitor Rivaroxaban, the first synthetic direct Xa inhibitor marketed as a drug Prior to the introduction of direct factor Xa inhibitors, vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin were the only oral anticoagulants for over 60 years, and together with heparin have been the main blood ...

  4. Anticoagulant - Wikipedia

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    An anticoagulant, commonly known as a blood thinner, is a chemical substance that prevents or reduces the coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. [1] Some occur naturally in blood-eating animals, such as leeches and mosquitoes, which help keep the bite area unclotted long enough for the animal to obtain blood.

  5. Discovery and development of direct Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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    Rivaroxaban. During the SAR development of rivaroxaban, researchers realized that adding a 5-chlorothiophene-2-carboxamide group to the oxazolidonine core could increase the potency by 200 fold, which had previously been too weak for medical use. In addition to this discovery, a clear preference for the (S)-configuration was confirmed.

  6. Should You Take a Fish Oil Supplement? It Really Depends. - AOL

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    And if you have a fish allergy, ask about alternatives like krill oil or algae oil. One more thing: Don’t bother with eggs or milk with added DHA or EPA. The extra cost isn’t worth the minimal ...

  7. Andexanet alfa - Wikipedia

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    Andexanet alfa is used to stop life-threatening or uncontrollable bleeding in people who are taking rivaroxaban or apixaban. [8] Studies in healthy volunteers show that the molecule binds factor Xa inhibitors and counters their anti-Xa-activity. [11] The first published clinical trial was a prospective, open label, single group study. [12]

  8. What vitamins should you take? Why experts say some ... - AOL

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    Should you take daily vitamins? If so, which ones? What to know about benefits, marketing "Depending on the vitamin and the dose, excessive intake can lead to serious health issues," Thomason says

  9. What should you set your heat to in the winter? Avoid ... - AOL

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    Unless you live alone, there's a good chance you've clashed with partners, roommates or family members over just how warm your home should be in the winter. It's a debate as old as the HVAC system ...