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  2. ELIQUIS® (apixaban) Demonstrates Consistent Reductions in ...

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    ELIQUIS ® (apixaban) Demonstrates Consistent Reductions in Stroke and Systemic Embolism, Major Bleeding and Mortality Compared to Warfarin in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation at ...

  3. Bleeding diathesis - Wikipedia

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    In medicine (), bleeding diathesis is an unusual susceptibility to bleed mostly due to hypocoagulability (a condition of irregular and slow blood clotting), in turn caused by a coagulopathy (a defect in the system of coagulation).

  4. Apixaban - Wikipedia

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    Compared to warfarin it has fewer interactions with other medications. [10] It is a direct factor Xa inhibitor. [6] In 2007, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb began the development of apixaban as an anticoagulant. [11] Apixaban was approved for medical use in the European Union in May 2011, and in the United States in December 2012.

  5. Emergency bleeding control - Wikipedia

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    Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is a special case, where almost all first aid providers train the use of pressure points. The appropriate point here is on the soft fleshy part of the nose, which should constrict the capillaries sufficiently to stop bleeding, although obviously it does not stop bleeding from the nasopharynx or tear ducts .

  6. Direct factor Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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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]

  7. Andexanet alfa - Wikipedia

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    Andexanet alfa, sold under the brand name Andexxa among others, is an antidote for the medications rivaroxaban and apixaban, when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to uncontrolled bleeding. [8] It has not been found to be useful for other factor Xa inhibitors. [9] It is given by injection into a vein. [9]

  8. Nosebleed - Wikipedia

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    About 60% of people have a nosebleed at some point in their life. [7] About 10% of nosebleeds are serious. [7] Nosebleeds are rarely fatal, accounting for only 4 of the 2.4 million deaths in the U.S. in 1999. [11] Nosebleeds most commonly affect those younger than 10 and older than 50. [2]

  9. Yes, nearly everyone snores, but you can stop it. Here's how.

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    Such information can be learned a number of ways that include having your partner monitor or record you while you sleep; looking into your diet and what a healthy weight is for your age, ...