Xeloda Black Box Warning Added Due toBleeding Risk with Blood Thinner Use
The FDA has added a new black box warning to Xeloda, a cancer drug which may increase the risk of bleeding when used with certain blood thinners.
Tag Archives: Warfarin
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Xarelto Side Effects More Likely to Result in Death than Warfarin for Afib Patients with Heart Disease: Study
A new study finds warfarin may be safer for atrial fibrillation patients with heart disease than its newer competitor; Xarelto.
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Blood Thinner Extended Use Study Finds Little Difference in Warfarin, Xarelto, Eliquis Bleeding Rates
A new study finds little difference in major bleeding events between the newer blood thinners Xarelto and Eliquis and the older blood thinner warfarin they were supposed to replace.
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Blood Thinners May Face Increased Bleeding Risks During Respiratory Tract Infections: Study
A new study links respiratory tract infections to an increased risk of bleeding events in patients taking commonly used blood thinners.
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Eliquis More Effective At Preventing Recurring Blood Clots, Embolism, Than Xarelto: Study
Users of the blood thinner Xarelto had higher risks of recurrent venous thromboembolism and higher risks of bleeding events than those taking Eliquis, according to the findings of a new…
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Side Effects of Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs Are Leading Causes of ER Visits Due to Medications: Study
CDC researchers report that blood thinners and insulin account for the largest number of emergency room visits due to adverse drug reactions.
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Savaysa Side Effects May Carry Higher Risk of Bleeding Than Warfarin For Heart Valve Replacement Patients: Study
A new study indicates the blood thinner Savaysa increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding for TAVR patients with atrial fibrillation when compared to warfarin.
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Aspirin Just As Good As Other Blood Thinners At Preventing Clots Following Hip, Knee Joint Surgery
A new study finds that aspirin is just as safe and effective as more powerful blood thinners at preventing life-threatening blood clots following surgery, but is far more cost effective.
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Marijuana Interactions With Medications May Put Heart Patients At Risk: Study
A new study warns that marijuana use can interact with heart drugs, putting heart patients at risk.
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FDA Warns Against Use Of Pre-Owned Test Strips For Glucose And Warfarin
The FDA is warning consumers not to use pre-owned test strips for monitoring glucose or blood thinners, due to a number of potential risks.
