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==History of changes in FDA indication== | ==History of changes in FDA indication== | ||
− | * | + | *2015-01-08: Approved for the treatment of [[Venous thromboembolism|deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)]] following 5-10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant. ''(Based on Hokusai VTE and Hokusai VTE Cancer)'' |
− | * | + | *2015-01-08: Approved to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). ''(Non-hematologic indication)'' |
==Also known as== | ==Also known as== |
Revision as of 15:26, 9 May 2023
General information
Class/mechanism: Factor Xa inhibitor, acts at the active site of factor Xa to inhibit its actions in the coagulation cascade.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Patient drug information
History of changes in FDA indication
- 2015-01-08: Approved for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following 5-10 days of initial therapy with a parenteral anticoagulant. (Based on Hokusai VTE and Hokusai VTE Cancer)
- 2015-01-08: Approved to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism (SE) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). (Non-hematologic indication)
Also known as
- Code name: DU-176b
- Brand name: Lixiana, Roteas, Savaysa