The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE 1379
ISSUE 1379
December 12, 2011
Issue 1379
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Bleeding with Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
- Belatacept (Nulojix) for Prevention of Renal Transplant Rejection
- Fentanyl Nasal Spray (Lazanda) for Pain
- Who Should Take Vitamin Supplements?
- Safety of Dronedarone (Multaq)
- In Brief: Xigris Withdrawn
- 2011 Annual Index (Online Only)
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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for Acute Coronary Syndrome
December 12, 2011 (Issue: 1379)
The standard antithrombotic therapy for treatment of
patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is dual
antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix)
or another thienopyridine, plus a parenteral anticoagulant
while the patient is...more
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