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Side effects may include bleeding, most commonly from the nose, gastrointestinal tract (GI) or genitourinary system. [2] Compared to the risk of bleeding with warfarin use, direct factor Xa inhibitors have a higher risk of GI bleeding, but lower risk of bleeding in the brain. [2]
ELIQUIS ® (apixaban) Demonstrates Consistent Reductions in Stroke and Systemic Embolism, Major Bleeding and Mortality Compared to Warfarin in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation at ...
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.
Compared to warfarin it has fewer interactions with other medications. [13] It is a direct factor Xa inhibitor. [9] In 2007, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb began the development of apixaban as an anticoagulant. [14] Apixaban was approved for medical use in the European Union in May 2011, and in the United States in December 2012.
U.S. FDA Approves ELIQUIS ® (apixaban) to Reduce the Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation ELIQUIS Demonstrated Superior Risk Reductions Versus ...
Artivion Inc (NYSE: AORT) has stopped the PROACT Xa trial to determine if patients with an On-X mechanical aortic valve can be maintained safely and effectively on apixaban rather than on warfarin.
Subanalysis of Phase III ARISTOTLE Trial of Eliquis® (apixaban) Demonstrated Consistent Results Versus Warfarin in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation with or without Valvular Heart ...
We undertook a post-hoc analysis of data from the ROCKET AF (Rivaroxaban Once-Daily, Oral, Direct Factor Xa Inhibition Compared With Vitamin K Antagonism for Prevention of Stroke and Embolism Trial in Atrial Fibrillation, n = 14,624) for stroke or non-CNS embolism within 30 days after temporary interruptions of 3 days or more, early permanent ...