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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. J&J Wins Blockbuster Approval to Market Xarelto for Stroke ...

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   The FDA has given Johnson & Johnson (NYS: JNJ) the green light to market Xarelto to prevent stroke among patients suffering from atrial fibrillation -- opening up a blockbuster market involving ...

5. Discovery and development of direct Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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   It is also used to treat atrial fibrillation to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot. Another indication is a prophylactic treatment for blood clotting due to atherosclerosis. Rivaroxaban was the first FXa inhibitor on the market and then followed by apixaban, edoxaban and betrixaban.

6. Dabigatran - Wikipedia

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   Dabigatran, sold under the brand name Pradaxa among others, is an anticoagulant used to treat and prevent blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. [6] [7] Specifically it is used to prevent blood clots following hip or knee replacement and in those with a history of prior clots. [6]

7. These vascular risks are strongly associated with severe ...

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   Hypertension, atrial fibrillation and smoking pose a stronger risk for severe stroke, according to a new study. However, lifestyle changes can help prevent stroke.