Evaluation of bleeding risk in patients with renal impairment treated with Fondaparinux (Arixtra)
Background: Fondaparinux (Arixtra) a synthetic pentasaccharide that causes an antithrombin III-mediated selective inhibition of factor Xa. The clearance of fondaparinux reduces in patients with renal impairment, and there are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling. In patients...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Hematology |
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Online Access: | http://www.jahjournal.org/article.asp?issn=1658-5127;year=2016;volume=7;issue=4;spage=131;epage=135;aulast=Metwali |