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  2. Apixaban - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include bleeding and nausea. [8] [9] Other side effects may include bleeding around the spine and allergic reactions. [8] Use is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. [1] [9] Use appears to be relatively safe in those with mild kidney problems. [9] Compared to warfarin it has fewer interactions with other ...

  3. 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 ]

  4. U.S. FDA Approves ELIQUIS® (apixaban) to Reduce the ... - AOL

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    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 ...

  5. 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.

  6. Cialis Side Effects: What to Expect (& How to Avoid Them) - AOL

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    Remember, tadalafil 5-milligram side effects tend to be less severe than those experienced with 10- or 20-milligram dosages. Your provider may recommend adjusting your Cialis dosage if you’re ...

  7. Commonly prescribed drugs - Wikipedia

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    Types of drug Common Examples Mechanism of benefit and effect Side effects, caution & contraindications Remarks Beta-blockers: Metoprolol; Atenolol; Bisoprolol; Block beta-1 receptors in the heart → stop the effects of catecholamines on the heart→ reduce heart rate, heart contractility and conduction velocity → reduce the workload of the ...

  8. Low-molecular-weight heparin - Wikipedia

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    Smaller risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a potential side effect of heparin. Hepatin's anticoagulant effects are typically reversible with protamine sulfate, while protamine's effect on LMWH is limited. LMWH has less of an effect on thrombin than heparin, but about the same effect on Factor Xa.

  9. Abciximab - Wikipedia

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    Many of the side effects of abciximab are due to its anti-platelet effects which increase the risk of bleeding. The most common type of bleeding due to abciximab is gastrointestinal hemorrhage . Thrombocytopenia is a rare but known serious risk characterized by a severe drop in platelets circulating in the blood.