Analysis of Novel Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation – Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacological Considerations.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia. AF is a major risk factor for stoke. Warfarin has been available for more than 60 years and until recently it was the only oral anticoagulant used for the prevention of stroke. Despite the extensive studies and proven efficacy, its utility is limited by multiple factors. Warfarin interacts with a multitude of drugs and foods, has a delayed onset of action, has a narrow therapeutic range, requires routine lab monitoring and exhibits variable responses in patients. The novel agents dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban have the potential to have some of the limitations of warfarin. This article will discuss the pharmacokinetic and pharmacological considerations and different characteristics of the novel anticoagulants when used for the prevention of AF.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pyrazoles
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Pyridones
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Thiophenes
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Warfarin
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Benzimidazoles
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aged
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Humans
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Antithrombins
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Aged80
Language:
English
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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