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2. Direct factor Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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   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 thinners in use. People admitted to hospital requiring blood thinning were started on an infusion of heparin infusion, which thinned blood ...

3. 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] It is taken by mouth. [8]

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. Warfarin - Wikipedia

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   Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism; [9] prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation and/or cardiac valve replacement; [9] and reduction in the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction, and thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic embolization after ...

6. Warfarin necrosis - Wikipedia

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   Warfarin necrosis is a rare but severe complication of treatment with warfarin or related anticoagulants. [2] The typical patient appears to be an obese, middle aged woman (median age 54 years, male to female ratio 1:3). [1] [3]: 122–3 This drug eruption usually occurs between the third and tenth days of therapy with warfarin derivatives. [1]

7. J&J, Bristol Myers lose challenges to US drug price ...

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   Blood thinners Eliquis from Bristol Myers and J&J's Xarelto were among the 10 drugs chosen last August for the first round of negotiations under the program, which was part of the 2022 Inflation ...

8. Johnson & Johnson's Xarelto Loss is AstraZeneca PLC (ADR)'s Gain

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   About 3 years ago, partners Bristol-Myers Squibb , and Pfizer halted an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) trial with blood thinner Eliquis due to increased bleeding Johnson & Johnson's Xarelto Loss is ...

9. Deep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Using blood thinners is the standard treatment. Typical medications include rivaroxaban, apixaban, and warfarin. Beginning warfarin treatment requires an additional non-oral anticoagulant, often injections of heparin. [17] [18] [19] Prevention of VTE for the general population includes avoiding obesity and maintaining an active lifestyle.