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HAMOSTASEOLOGIE
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GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
DOI: 10.1055/a-2136-2391
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andexanet; apixaban; rivaroxaban; pharmacokinetic; pharmacodynamic; ANNEXA-4 trial; measurements; bleeding risk after use; mode of indication
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This article provides management methods and recommendations for the optimal care of patients using andexanet to reverse oral anticoagulant drugs.
Background For life-threatening or uncontrollable bleeding in association with the thrombin inhibitor dabigatran, the monoclonal antibody fragment idarucizumab is available, and for bleeding in association with the direct factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban or apixaban, the modified recombinant FXa protein andexanet is available for reversal. These antidotes represent emergency drugs that are typically used only after performing guideline-compliant multimodal measures.Methods An interdisciplinary group of experienced experts in the fields of angiology, hematology, internal medicine, clinical pharmacology, laboratory medicine, transfusion medicine, anesthesiology, intensive care, and hemostaseology developed recommendations relevant to daily clinical practice based on the current scientific evidence.Results Reversal of oral anticoagulants should be considered for severe bleeding in the following situations: (1) life-threatening bleeding or refractory hemorrhagic shock, (2) intracerebral bleeding, or (3) endoscopically unstoppable gastrointestinal bleeding. After successful hemostasis, anticoagulation (e.g., direct oral anticoagulant, vitamin K antagonist, and heparin) should be resumed promptly, taking into account individual bleeding and thromboembolic risk.Discussion This article aims to facilitate the management of patients with andexanet by all medical disciplines involved, thereby ensuring optimal care of patients during bleeding episodes.
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