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Ranjan S, Leung D, Ghiaseddin AP, Taylor JW, Lobbous M, Dhawan A, Budhu JA, Coffee E, Melnick K, Chowdhary SA, Lu-Emerson C, Kurz SC, Burke JE, Lam K, Patel MP, Dunbar EM, Mohile NA, Peters KB. Practical guidance for direct oral anticoagulant use in the treatment of venous thromboembolism in primary and metastatic brain tumor patients. Cancer 2024; 130:1577-1589. [PMID: 38288941 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.35220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors (BT) is challenging because of the risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). There are no prospective clinical trials evaluating safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), specifically in patients with BT, but they are widely used for VTE in this population. A group of neuro-oncology experts convened to provide practical clinical guidance for the off-label use of DOACs in treating VTE in patients with BT. We searched PubMed for the following terms: BTs, glioma, glioblastoma (GBM), brain metastasis, VTE, heparin, low-molecular-weight heparin (LWMH), DOACs, and ICH. Although prospective clinical trials are needed, the recommendations presented aim to assist clinicians in making informed decisions regarding DOACs for VTE in patients with BT.
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- Surabhi Ranjan
- Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor & Neuro-Oncology Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor & Neuro-Oncology Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Maine Medical Center and Maine Health Cancer Care, Portland, Maine, USA
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- Department of Neurology & Interdisciplinary Neuro-Oncology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Decaix T, Kemache K, Gay P, Laprévote O, Ketz F, Pautas É. Prevalence and factors associated with inappropriate dosing of apixaban and rivaroxaban in hospitalized older adults with atrial fibrillation: a cross-sectional study. Drugs Aging 2024; 41:55-64. [PMID: 37957440 DOI: 10.1007/s40266-023-01081-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common condition among older adults, requiring anticoagulation therapy to prevent thromboembolic events. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are now recommended as first-line therapy for this purpose. Apixaban and rivaroxaban are two direct-factor Xa inhibitors whose dosing is based on various factors (age, weight, creatinine, and creatinine clearance) that can affect the pharmacokinetics of the medication. This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with inappropriate dosing of apixaban or rivaroxaban based on the summary of product characteristics. METHODS A retrospective, single-center study included 777 hospitalizations of patients treated with apixaban or rivaroxaban for AF between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2022. Primary endpoint assessed whether the dose of apixaban or rivaroxaban was within the summary of product characteristics used by European Medicine Agency (EMA). RESULTS Inappropriate dosing of apixaban or rivaroxaban is noted for approximately 30% of hospitalizations mostly underdosing. Factors associated with the risk of inappropriate dosing were the presence of cognitive impairment [adjusted odds ratio (OR*) 1.65, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.19-2.29, p value (p) = 0.002], weight per kilogram increase (OR* 1.03, 95% CI 1.01-1.04, p < 0.0001), and history of bleeding under apixaban or rivaroxaban (OR* 1.94, 95% CI 1.24-3.03, p = 0.003). CONCLUSION This study highlighted the high prevalence of inappropriate apixaban or rivaroxaban doses in older adults, particularly underdosing, which increases the risk of thromboembolism.
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- Théodore Decaix
- Acute Geriatrics Unit, Charles Foix Hospital, APHP Sorbonne University, Ivry-sur-Seine, France.
- CNRS, CitCoM, Paris-Cité University, 75006, Paris, France.
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- Acute Geriatrics Unit, Charles Foix Hospital, APHP Sorbonne University, Ivry-sur-Seine, France
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- Acute Geriatrics Unit, Charles Foix Hospital, APHP Sorbonne University, Ivry-sur-Seine, France
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- CNRS, CitCoM, Paris-Cité University, 75006, Paris, France
- Department of biology, 15-20 National Hospital Center of Ophtalmology, Paris, France
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- Acute Geriatrics Unit, Charles Foix Hospital, APHP Sorbonne University, Ivry-sur-Seine, France
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- Acute Geriatrics Unit, Charles Foix Hospital, APHP Sorbonne University, Ivry-sur-Seine, France
- Therapeutic Innovations in Hemostasis, Inserm UMR-S 1140, Paris-Cité University, Paris, France
- Medical School, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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Abrignani MG, Lombardo A, Braschi A, Renda N, Abrignani V. Proton pump inhibitors and gastroprotection in patients treated with antithrombotic drugs: A cardiologic point of view. World J Cardiol 2023; 15:375-394. [PMID: 37771340 PMCID: PMC10523195 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i8.375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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Aspirin, other antiplatelet agents, and anticoagulant drugs are used across a wide spectrum of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. A concomitant proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment is often prescribed in these patients, as gastrointestinal complications are relatively frequent. On the other hand, a potential increased risk of cardiovascular events has been suggested in patients treated with PPIs; in particular, it has been discussed whether these drugs may reduce the cardiovascular protection of clopidogrel, due to pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic interactions through hepatic metabolism. Previously, the concomitant use of clopidogrel and omeprazole or esomeprazole has been discouraged. In contrast, it remains less known whether PPI use may affect the clinical efficacy of ticagrelor and prasugrel, new P2Y12 receptor antagonists. Current guidelines recommend PPI use in combination with antiplatelet treatment in patients with risk factors for gastrointestinal bleeding, including advanced age, concurrent use of anticoagulants, steroids, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. In patients taking oral anticoagulant with risk factors for gastrointestinal bleeding, PPIs could be recommended, even if their usefulness deserves further data. H. pylori infection should always be investigated and treated in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease (with or without complication) treated with antithrombotic drugs. The present review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the widespread combined use of platelet inhibitors, anticoagulants, and PPIs, discussing consequent clinical implications.
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- Operative Unit of Cardiology, S. Antonio Abate Hospital, ASP Trapani, Erice 91100, Trapani, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo 90100, Italy
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- Department of Direction, CTA Salus, Gibellina 91024, Trapani, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Internal Medicine with Stroke Care, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (ProMISE) "G. D'Alessandro", University of Palermo, Palermo 90100, Italy
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Bortman LV, Mitchell F, Naveiro S, Pérez Morales J, Gonzalez CD, Di Girolamo G, Giorgi MA. Direct Oral Anticoagulants: An Updated Systematic Review of Their Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Effectiveness and Safety in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation. J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 63:383-396. [PMID: 36433678 DOI: 10.1002/jcph.2184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Direct oral anticoagulants have been an increasingly used class of drugs in the setting of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, defying vitamin K antagonists' monopoly when it comes to anticoagulation due to its several limitations. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have entered the market as a noninferior and safer option in comparison with vitamin K antagonists, as their respective phase III clinical trials proved. The aim of this article was to update and summarize data on their clinical pharmacology and to review real-world data to know their comparative effectiveness and safety. We performed a systematic review using PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Web of Science as search engines. Regarding pharmacodynamics, there were no substantial changes reported from their original profile. There were many advances in the knowledge about clinical pharmacokinetics of DOACs that have had a direct impact on their clinical use, mainly related to drug-drug interactions. In a real-world setting, DOACs have shown to be noninferior in preventing thromboembolic events compared to vitamin K antagonists. In regards to safety, DOACs have shown a lower bleeding risk relative to warfarin. Comparison between DOACs has demonstrated rivaroxaban to have the highest bleeding risk. Overall, the evidence gathered showed few changes from the original data presented in phase III clinical trials, concluding that their real-world use coincides greatly with them.
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- Lucia Victoria Bortman
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Health Economics and Technology Assessment, Unit. Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Instituto Alberto C. Taquini de Investigaciones en Medicina Traslacional (IATIMET), Universidad de Buenos Aires - CONICET, Facultad de Medicina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Health Economics and Technology Assessment, Unit. Instituto Universitario CEMIC, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Stöllberger C, Schneider B, Finsterer J. Drug-drug interactions with direct oral anticoagulants for the prevention of ischemic stroke and embolism in atrial fibrillation: a narrative review of adverse events. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2023; 16:313-328. [PMID: 36861431 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2023.2187376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In randomized trials, direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) were non-inferior to the vitamin-K-antagonist (VKA) warfarin in preventing stroke/embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). DOAC are substrates for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), CYP3A4 and CYP2C9. The activity of these enzymes is modulated by several drugs which might induce pharmacokinetic drug-drug interactions (DDI). Drugs affecting platelet function have the potential for pharmacodynamic DDI of DOAC. AREAS COVERED The literature was searched for: 'dabigatran,' 'rivaroxaban,' 'edoxaban,' or 'apixaban' and drugs affecting platelet function, CYP3A4-, CYP2C9- or P-gp-activity. Reports about bleeding and embolic events attributed to DDI with DOAC in AF-patients were found for 43 of 171 drugs with interacting potential (25%), most frequently with antiplatelet and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Whereas a co-medication of platelet-affecting drugs is invariably reported to increase the bleeding risk, the findings regarding P-gp-, CYP3A4- and CYP2C9- activity-affecting drugs are ambiguous. EXPERT OPINION Tests for plasma DOAC-levels and information about DDI of DOAC should be widely available and user-friendly. If advantages and disadvantages of DOAC and VKA can be investigated exhaustively, individualized anticoagulant therapy can be offered to patients, considering co-medication, comorbidities, genetic and geographic factors and the health care system.
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Shurrab M, Jackevicius CA, Austin PC, Tu K, Qiu F, Singh SM, Crystal E, Caswell J, Michael F, Andrade JG, Ko DT. Association Between Concurrent Use of Amiodarone and DOACs and Risk of Bleeding in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. Am J Cardiol 2023; 186:58-65. [PMID: 36343447 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Amiodarone is a commonly used pharmacotherapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), with a potential for drug-drug interactions with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). We aimed to assess the bleeding risk after co-prescription of amiodarone and DOACs among adults with AF. We conducted a population-based, nested case-control study in Ontario, Canada. The study population included all patients with AF aged >66 years on a DOAC between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2018. Cases were patients admitted with major bleeding (index date). Controls were matched in a 2:1 ratio to cases. We categorized exposure to amiodarone before the index date as: (1) current users (amiodarone within 60 days), (2) past users (amiodarone within 61 to 140 days), and (3) unexposed (no amiodarone prescription or amiodarone prescription >140 days before index date). Conditional logistic regression models were used to examine the association between bleeding and amiodarone co-prescription. Among 86,679 patients with AF on a DOAC, we identified 2,766 cases (3.2%) admitted with major bleeding. The median age of patients with AF was 80 years (interquartile range 75 to 85); 48.3% were women. After multivariable adjustment, there was a significant association between major bleeding and current use of amiodarone (adjusted odds ratio 1.53; 95% confidence interval 1.24 to 1.89, p <0.001) but no significant association between major bleeding and past use of amiodarone (adjusted odds ratio 1.13, 95% confidence interval 0.76 to 1.68, p = 0.545) compared with the unexposed group. In conclusion, among older patients with AF on a DOAC, there was 53% increased odds of major bleeding with the current use of amiodarone.
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- Mohammed Shurrab
- Cardiology Department, Health Sciences North, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; Health Sciences North Research Institute, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California; Pharmacy Department, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, California
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University Health Network-Toronto Western Hospital Family Health Team, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Sciences North Research Institute, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiology Department, Health Sciences North, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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- Heart Rhythm Services, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, Vancouver, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Cardiology, Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Association between concurrent use of diltiazem and DOACs and risk of bleeding in atrial fibrillation patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2022; 66:629-635. [PMID: 36149579 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-022-01355-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diltiazem is a commonly used medication in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) with potential for a drug-drug interaction (DDI) with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). We aimed to assess the risk of major bleeding after co-prescription of diltiazem and DOACs among adults with AF. METHODS We conducted a population-based, nested case-control study in Ontario, Canada. The study population included all patients with AF > 66 years on a DOAC between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2018. Cases were patients admitted with major bleeding (index date). Each case was matched to two controls. We categorized exposure to diltiazem before the index date as: (a) current users (diltiazem use within 7 days); (b) recent users (diltiazem use within 8 to 90 days); and (c) unexposed (no diltiazem prescription or diltiazem prescription > 90 days before index date). Conditional logistic regression models were used to examine the association between bleeding and diltiazem co-prescription. RESULTS Among 86,679 AF patients on a DOAC, the median age of AF patients was 80 years (interquartile range 75-85); 48.3% were women. We identified 2,766 cases (3.2%) who were hospitalized with major bleeding. After multivariable adjustment, there was a significant association between major bleeding and current use of diltiazem (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.37; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.08-1.73, p < 0.009) but no significant association between major bleeding and recent use of diltiazem (aOR 1.19, 95% CI 0.99-1.42, p = 0.06) as compared with the unexposed group. CONCLUSIONS Current use of diltiazem was associated with major bleeding among AF patients receiving a DOAC.
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Complexity and clinical significance of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) in oncology: challenging issues in the care of patients regarding cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT). Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:8559-8573. [PMID: 35932318 PMCID: PMC9512854 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07235-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Cancer patients have an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolic events. Anticoagulation management includes prophylactic or therapeutic doses of low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). However, the management of thrombosis in patients with cancer is complex due to various individual and disease-related factors, including drug–drug interactions (DDIs). Furthermore, DDIs may impact both, cancer and venous thrombosis, treatment effectiveness and safety; their relevance is highlighted by the advances in cancer therapeutics. Given that these new oncology drugs are extensively used, more attention should be given to monitoring potential DDIs to minimize risks. Recognition of DDIs is of utmost importance in an era of rapid developments in cancer treatments and introduction of novel treatments and protocols. When managing cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT), the concomitant use of a DOAC and a moderate or strong modulator (inhibitor or inducer) of CYP3A4 or a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) is most likely to be associated with significant DDIs. Therefore, LMWHs remain the first-line option for the long-term management of CAT under these circumstances and physicians must consider utilizing LMWHs as first line. This review describes the risk of DDIs and their potential impact and outcomes in patients with cancer associated thrombosis (CAT) receiving anticoagulation.
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Chen CM, Chang KH, Wang CL, Tu HT, Huang YT, Wu HC, Chang CH, Chang SH. Major Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Co-Medicated With Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants and Antipsychotics. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:819878. [PMID: 35496319 PMCID: PMC9046567 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.819878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Major bleeding risks associated with non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) used with and without concurrent antipsychotics in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) were assessed. A total of 98,863 patients with non-valvular AF receiving at least one NOAC prescription from Taiwan’s National Health Insurance database were enrolled. Major bleeding was defined as a primary diagnosis of intracranial or gastrointestinal hemorrhage or bleeding at other sites. The adjusted incidence rate difference (AIRD) per 1,000 person-years and adjusted rate ratio of major bleeding were estimated using Poisson regression and inverse probability of treatment weighting using the propensity score. A total of 8,037 major bleeding events occurred during 705,521 person-quarters with NOAC prescriptions. Antipsychotics were used in 26.35% of NOAC-exposed patients. Compared to using NOAC alone, co-medication of either typical (AIRD: 79.18, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 70.63–87.72) or atypical (AIRD: 40.5, 95% CI: 33.64–47.35) antipsychotic with NOAC had a significant increase in the adjusted incidence rate per 1,000 person-years of major bleeding. The concomitant use of a NOAC with chlorpromazine (AIRD: 103.87, 95% CI: 51.22–156.52), haloperidol (AIRD: 149.52, 95% CI: 125.03–174.00), prochlorperazine (AIRD: 90.43, 95% CI: 78.55–102.32), quetiapine (AIRD: 44.6, 95% CI: 37.11–52.09), or risperidone (AIRD: 41.55, 95% CI: 22.86–60.24) (All p < 0.01) showed a higher adjusted incidence rate of major bleeding than using NOACs alone. The concomitant use of typical (chlorpromazine, haloperidol, or prochlorperazine) or atypical (quetiapine or risperidone) antipsychotic with NOACs was associated with a significantly increased risk of major bleeding.
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- Chiung-Mei Chen
- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Center for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Center for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Center for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Shang-Hung Chang,
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Turcato G, Zaboli A, Tenci A, Ricci G, Zannoni M, Scheurer C, Wieser A, Maccagnani A, Bonora A, Pfeifer N. Safety and differences between direct oral anticoagulants and vitamin K antagonists in the risk of post-traumatic intrathoracic bleeding after rib fractures in elderly patients. EMERGENCY CARE JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.4081/ecj.2021.10284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Closed chest traumas are frequent consequences of falls in the elderly. The presence of concomitant oral anticoagulant therapy can increase the risk of post-traumatic bleeding even in cases of trauma with non-severe dynamics. There is limited information about the differences between vitamin K antagonists and direct oral anticoagulants in the risk of post-traumatic bleeding. To assess differences in the risk of developing intra-thoracic hemorrhages after chest trauma with at least one rib fracture caused by an accidental fall in patients over 75 years of age taking oral anticoagulant therapy. This study involved data from four emergency departments over two years. All patients on oral anticoagulant therapy and over 75 years of age who reported a closed thoracic trauma with at least one rib fracture were retrospectively evaluated. Patients were divided into two study groups according their anticoagulant therapy. Of the 342 patients included in the study, 38.9% (133/342) were treated with direct oral anticoagulants and 61.1% (209/342) were treated with vitamin K antagonist. A total of 7% (24/342) of patients presented intrathoracic bleeding, while 5% (17/342) required surgery or died as a result for the trauma. Posttraumatic intrathoracic bleeding occurred in 4.5% (6/133) of patients receiving direct oral anticoagulants and 8.6% (18/209) of patients receiving vitamin K antagonist. Logistic regression analysis, revealed no difference in the risk of intrathoracic haemorrhages between the two studied groups. Direct oral anticoagulants therapy presents a risk of post-traumatic intrathoracic haemorrhage comparable to that of vitamin K antagonist therapy.
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Lee JY, Oh IY, Lee JH, Kim S, Cho J, Park CH, Yoo S, Bang SM. Drug-drug interactions in atrial fibrillation patients receiving direct oral anticoagulants. Sci Rep 2021; 11:22403. [PMID: 34789799 PMCID: PMC8599657 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-01786-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Polypharmacy is common in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), making these patients vulnerable to the occurrence of potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs). We assessed the risk of ischemic stroke and major bleeding in the context of concomitant treatment with potential DDIs in patients with AF prescribed direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Using the common data model (CDM) based on an electronic health record (EHR) database, we included new users of DOACs from among patients treated for AF between January 2014 and December 2017 (n = 1938). The median age was 72 years, and 61.8% of the patients were males, with 28.2% of the patients having a CHA2DS2-VASc score in category 0–1, 49.4% in category 2–3, and 22.4% in category ≥ 4. The CHA2DS2-VASc score was significantly associated with ischemic stroke occurrence and hospitalization for major bleeding. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that increased risk of ischemic stroke and hospitalization for major bleeding was associated with the number of DDIs regardless of comorbidities: ≥ 2 DDIs was associated with ischemic stroke (OR = 18.68; 95% CI, 6.22–55.27, P < 0.001) and hospitalization for major bleeding (OR = 5.01; 95% CI, 1.11–16.62, P < 0.001). DDIs can cause reduced antithrombotic efficacy or increased risk of bleeding in AF patients prescribed DOACs.
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- Ji Yun Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-Si, 13620, Gyeonggi-di, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-Si, 13620, Gyeonggi-di, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-Si, 13620, Gyeonggi-di, Republic of Korea
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- Office of eHealth Research and Business, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Office of eHealth Research and Business, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Office of eHealth Research and Business, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Office of eHealth Research and Business, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-Si, 13620, Gyeonggi-di, Republic of Korea.
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Harskamp RE, Himmelreich JCL, Wong GWM, Teichert M. Prescription patterns of direct oral anticoagulants and concomitant use of interacting medications in the Netherlands. Neth Heart J 2021; 29:451-459. [PMID: 34406612 PMCID: PMC8397808 DOI: 10.1007/s12471-021-01612-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives To describe the prevalence, temporal and regional trends in prescribing direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in conjunction with interacting medications. Methods We performed a cross-sectional study of pharmacy dispensing data in the Foundation for Pharmaceutical Statistics (SFK) registry on patients who have had a prescription for a DOAC filled at one of 831 randomly selected pharmacies in the Netherlands between Jan 2014–Jan 2019. Results We identified 99,211 patients who had a first DOAC prescription filled. Mean age was 71.6 ± 10.9 years, 58% were male. In 2014, 8,293 patients were treated with DOACs, in 2018, 35,415 were newly started on a DOAC. In 2018, the use of apixaban was most common (52%) in the Eastern region, whereas rivaroxaban was most frequently prescribed (32–48%) in the other regions. At time of first prescription, the vast majority (99.3%) used ≥ 1 concomitant interacting drug, and 3.2% used ≥ 3 interacting medications. Most common were digoxin (37.8%), atorvastatin (31.5%), verapamil (13.7%) and amiodarone (9.7%). While the number of interacting medications remained unchanged over time (median 1, interquartile range 1–1), there was a notable decrease in antiarrhythmic medications and an increase in non-cardiovascular interacting medications (e.g. dexamethasone from 0.9% to 7.1%, antiepileptic drugs from 2.5% to 3.8%, and haloperidol from 0.5% to 2.2% in 2014 and 2018, respectively). Conclusion DOAC use has quadrupled in Dutch clinical practice over the 5‑year period from 2014 to 2018. While the number of patients who take interacting medications remained stable, the profile of interacting medications has changed over time from cardiovascular to medications affecting other organ systems. Supplementary Information The online version of this article (10.1007/s12471-021-01612-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- R E Harskamp
- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Shurrab M, Koh M, Jackevicius CA, Qiu F, Conlon M, Caswell J, Tu K, Austin PC, Ko DT. Prescribing of two potentially interacting cardiovascular medications in atrial fibrillation patients on direct oral anticoagulants. IJC HEART & VASCULATURE 2021; 34:100788. [PMID: 33997261 PMCID: PMC8105295 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2021.100788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Amiodarone and diltiazem are commonly recommended cardiovascular medications for use in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. They are known to have drug-drug interactions (DDIs) with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). We aimed to evaluate frequency of use of amiodarone or diltiazem among continuous users of DOACs in AF patients and to determine factors associated with their co-use. METHODS The study population included all AF patients with continuous DOAC use in Ontario, Canada, ≥66 years, from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Concurrent use of amiodarone or diltiazem was determined by identifying the presence of an overlapping prescription. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify predictors of amiodarone or diltiazem use. RESULTS In total, 5,390 AF patients, ≥66 years, with continuous DOAC use were identified. Amiodarone was co-prescribed in 6.4% patients and diltiazem was co-prescribed in 11.2% patients. Prior percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) were associated with significantly increased odds of amiodarone co-use (OR 2.51 [95% CI 1.54, 4.09], p = 0.0002 and OR 5.28 [95% CI 3.52, 7.93], p= <0.001, respectively). Patients with a heart failure (HF) history also had increased co-use of amiodarone (OR 2.05 [95% CI 1.57, 2.67], p < 0.001). The presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was associated with significantly increased odds of diltiazem co-use (OR 1.58 [95% CI 1.31, 1.9], p=<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Among AF patients with continuous DOAC use, amiodarone was co-prescribed in 1 in 16 patients and diltiazem was co-prescribed in 1 in 9 patients. Predictors such as history of HF, PCI, CABG or COPD help identify vulnerable populations at increased risk of DDIs.
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- Mohammed Shurrab
- Cardiology Department, Health Sciences North, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Health Sciences North Research Institute, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
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- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
- Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Western University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Sciences North Research Institute, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Sciences North Research Institute, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- University Health Network-Toronto Western Hospital Family Health Team, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- ICES, Toronto and North, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Cardiology, Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Corsini A, Ferri N, Proietti M, Boriani G. Edoxaban and the Issue of Drug-Drug Interactions: From Pharmacology to Clinical Practice. Drugs 2021; 80:1065-1083. [PMID: 32504376 DOI: 10.1007/s40265-020-01328-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Edoxaban, a direct factor Xa inhibitor, is the latest of the non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Despite being marketed later than other NOACs, its use is now spreading in current clinical practice, being indicated for both thromboprophylaxis in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and for the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE). In patients with multiple conditions, the contemporary administration of several drugs can cause relevant drug-drug interactions (DDIs), which can affect drugs' pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Usually, all the NOACs are considered to have significantly fewer DDIs than vitamin K antagonists; notwithstanding, this is actually not true, all of them are affected by DDIs with drugs that can influence the activity (induction or inhibition) of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and cytochrome P450 3A4, both responsible for the disposition and metabolism of NOACs to a different extent. In this review/expert opinion, we focused on an extensive report of edoxaban DDIs. All the relevant drugs categories have been examined to report on significant DDIs, discussing the impact on edoxaban pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the evidence for dose adjustment. Our analysis found that, despite a restrained number of interactions, some strong inhibitors/inducers of P-gp and drug-metabolising enzymes can affect edoxaban concentration, just as it happens with other NOACs, implying the need for a dose adjustment. However, our analysis of edoxaban DDIs suggests that given the small propensity for interactions of this agent, its use represents an acceptable clinical decision. Still, DDIs can be significant in certain clinical situations and a careful evaluation is always needed when prescribing NOACs.
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- Alberto Corsini
- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.,Multimedica IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 19, 20122, Milan, Italy. .,Geriatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy. .,Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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Stöllberger C, Finsterer J. Update on drug interactions with non-vitamin-K-antagonist oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in elderly patients. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2021; 14:569-581. [PMID: 33757376 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2021.1908124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Introduction: We update the knowledge, since the last review in 2017, about drug-drug interactions (DDI) of non-vitamin-K-antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) in patients ≥75 years.Areas covered: The literature was searched for: 'dabigatran,' 'rivaroxaban,' 'edoxaban,' or 'apixaban' and drugs, affecting platelet function, CYP3A4-, CYP2C9-, or P-Gp-activity. Pharmacodynamic DDI of NOAC with drugs affecting platelet function like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antiplatelet agents occur most frequently. Pharmacokinetic DDI with NOAC were found for 37 of 117 drugs. Reports about DDI with NOAC were found for 51% of P-gp-affecting, 38% for CYP2C9-affecting and 27% for CYP3A4-affecting drugs. Reports about DDI of cardiovascular drugs with NOAC were the most prevalent, followed by anti-infective and nervous system drugs. NOAC plasma levels were measured in retrospective and cohort studies and were associated with concomitant medication. Reports about DDI of NOAC were found in 71 patients ≥75 years.Expert opinion: The knowledge about DDI of NOAC in elderly patients is very limited. Studies should be carried out to investigate the role of drugs potentially interacting with NOAC, which until now have not been investigated. When studying DDI of NOAC, care should be taken to include elderly patients with impaired renal function and patients on polymedication.
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- Claudia Stöllberger
- 2nd Medical Department with Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Klinik Landstrasse, Wien, Austria
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Abrignani MG, Gatta L, Gabrielli D, Milazzo G, De Francesco V, De Luca L, Francese M, Imazio M, Riccio E, Rossini R, Scotto di Uccio F, Soncini M, Zullo A, Colivicchi F, Di Lenarda A, Gulizia MM, Monica F. Gastroprotection in patients on antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant therapy: a position paper of National Association of Hospital Cardiologists (ANMCO) and the Italian Association of Hospital Gastroenterologists and Endoscopists (AIGO). Eur J Intern Med 2021; 85:1-13. [PMID: 33279389 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2020.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Aspirin and P2Y12 receptor antagonists are widely used across the spectrum of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Gastrointestinal complications, including ulcer and bleeding, are relatively common during antiplatelet treatment and, therefore, concomitant proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment is often prescribed. However, potential increased risk of cardiovascular events has been suggested for PPIs, and, in recent years, it has been discussed whether these drugs may reduce the cardiovascular protection by aspirin and, even more so, clopidogrel. Indeed, pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies suggested an interaction through hepatic CYP2C19 between PPIs and clopidogrel, which could translate into clinical inefficacy, leading to higher rates of cardiovascular events. The FDA and the EMA sent a warning in 2010 discouraging the concomitant use of clopidogrel with omeprazole or esomeprazole. In addition, whether the use of PPIs may affect the clinical efficacy of the new P2Y12 receptor antagonists, ticagrelor and prasugrel, remains less known. According to current guidelines, PPIs in combination with antiplatelet treatment are recommended in patients with risk factors for gastrointestinal bleeding, including advanced age, concurrent use of anticoagulants, steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and Helicobacter pylori infection. Like vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), DOACs can determine gastrointestinal bleeding. Results from both randomized clinical trials and observational studies suggest that high-dose dabigatran (150 mg bid), rivaroxaban and high-dose edoxaban (60 mg daily) are associated with a higher risk of GI bleeding as compared with apixaban and warfarin. In patients taking oral anticoagulant with GI risk factor, PPI could be recommended, even if usefulness of PPIs in these patients deserves further data. Helicobacter pylori should always be searched, and treated, in patients with history of peptic ulcer disease (with or without complication). Given the large number of patients treated with antithrombotic drugs and PPIs, even a minor reduction of platelet inhibition or anticoagulant effect potentially carries a considerable clinical impact. The present joint statement by ANMCO and AIGO summarizes the current knowledge regarding the widespread use of platelet inhibitors, anticoagulants, and PPIs in combination. Moreover, it outlines evidence supporting or opposing drug interactions between these drugs and discusses consequent clinical implications.
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- Gastroenterogy Unit, Versilia Hospital, Lido di Camaiore, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Ospedale Vittorio Emanuele III, Salemi, Italy
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- Dept. Of Cardiosciences, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, Roma, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Cardiology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Transplantation, UOSC of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, AORN 'A. Cardarelli', Napoli, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, ASL ROMA 1, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center, University Hospital and Health Services of Trieste, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, Catania, Italy; President, Heart Care Foundation, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Academic Hospital Cattinara, Trieste, Italy
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Lee JY, Oh IY, Lee JH, Kim SY, Kwon SS, Yang HJ, Kim YK, Bang SM. The increased risk of bleeding due to drug-drug interactions in patients administered direct oral anticoagulants. Thromb Res 2020; 195:243-249. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2020.07.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Patti G, Haas S. Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants and Factors Influencing the Ischemic and Bleeding Risk in Elderly Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Review of Current Evidence. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2020; 77:11-21. [PMID: 33060545 PMCID: PMC7774815 DOI: 10.1097/fjc.0000000000000927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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ABSTRACT Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are a widely prescribed treatment to prevent stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, and a therapy and preventative measure to prevent recurrences following venous thromboembolism. Optimal use of NOACs requires a thorough knowledge of the pharmacology of these drugs, as well as an understanding of patient factors affecting their use. The 4 NOACs-dabigatran, apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban are available in a range of doses suitable for differing indications and with a variety of dose reduction criteria. Identification of the correct dose is one of the key challenges in the individualization of treatment. Elderly patients with atrial fibrillation are at a greater risk of both ischemic and bleeding events than younger patients. Consequently, it is essential to achieve balance in anticoagulation strategies. Medication adherence to NOACs is important for safe and effective treatment, particularly in elderly populations. A growing body of evidence shows that once-daily dosing improves adherence and persistence to therapy, without having an impact on bleeding risk.
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- Giuseppe Patti
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Eastern Piedmont, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, Novara, Italy; and
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- Formerly Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Wang N, Chen L, Li N, Xu G, Qi F, Zhu L, Liu W. Predicted effect of ticagrelor on the pharmacokinetics of dabigatran etexilate using physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling. Sci Rep 2020; 10:9717. [PMID: 32546773 PMCID: PMC7298054 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-66557-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dabigatran etexilate (DABE) is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) and may be combined with ticagrelor, a P2Y12 inhibitor with antiplatelet effects. This combination of antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants would increases the risk of bleeding in patients. In addition, the potential drug interaction may further increase the risk of bleeding. At present, there is scarce research to clarify the results of the interaction between the two. Therefore, we conducted this study to identify the potential impact of ticagrelor on the pharmacokinetics of DABE using physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling. The models reasonably predicted the concentration-time profiles of dabigatran (DAB), the transformation form after DABE absorption, and ticagrelor. For pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction (DDI), exposure to DAB at steady state was increased when co-administrated with ticagrelor. The Cmax and AUC0-t of DAB were raised by approximately 8.7% and 7.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, a stable-state ticagrelor co-administration at 400 mg once-daily increased the Cmax and AUC0-t of DAB by approximately 12.8% and 18.8%, respectively. As conclusions, Ticagrelor slightly increased the exposure of DAB. It is possible to safely use ticagrelor in a double or triple antithrombotic regimen containing DABE, only considering the antithrombotic efficacy, but not need to pay much attention on the pharmacokinetic DDI.
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- Nan Wang
- Pharmacy Department, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Artificial Cell, Tianjin, China.,Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center of Public Health Ministry, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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- Pharmacy Department, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China. .,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Artificial Cell, Tianjin, China. .,Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center of Public Health Ministry, Tianjin, China.
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Spina E, Barbieri MA, Cicala G, Bruno A, de Leon J. Clinically relevant drug interactions between newer antidepressants and oral anticoagulants. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2019; 16:31-44. [PMID: 31795773 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2020.1700952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Introduction: This is a review of the drug interactions (DIs) between newer antidepressants and oral anticoagulants (OACs): vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) and direct-acting OACs (DOACs).Areas covered: Articles were obtained from PubMed searches performed for each of the newer antidepressants and oral anticoagulants. The basic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic mechanisms for DIs with these drugs were summarized. Some newer antidepressants are inhibitors of a number of cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms and many antidepressants appear to have potential to impair serotonin platelet function and increase bleeding risk.Expert opinion: Clinicians should not forget that the DIs between newer antidepressants and VKAs can be potentially lethal. Among SSRIs, fluoxetine and fluvoxamine appear to be associated with the highest DI risk with warfarin, the most commonly prescribed VKA worldwide. Case reports featuring duloxetine, mirtazapine and trazadone suggested potential for interaction with warfarin. As CYP3A4 is an important metabolic pathway for all DOACs except dabigatran, it appears reasonable to recommend avoiding the co-prescription of fluoxetine and fluvoxamine (weak to moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors) and St John's wort (CYP3A4 inducer). Many package inserts for the newer antidepressants include a warning regarding an increased risk of bleeding events with concomitant use of these agents with OACs.
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- Edoardo Spina
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- University of Kentucky Mental Health Research Center at Eastern State Hospital, Lexington, KY, USA.,Psychiatry and Neurosciences Research Group (CTS-549), Institute of Neurosciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.,Biomedical Research Centre in Mental Health Net (CIBERSAM), Santiago Apostol Hospital, University of the Basque Country, Vitoria, Spain
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Steffel J, Verhamme P, Potpara TS, Albaladejo P, Antz M, Desteghe L, Haeusler KG, Oldgren J, Reinecke H, Roldan-Schilling V, Rowell N, Sinnaeve P, Collins R, Camm AJ, Heidbüchel H. The 2018 European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2019; 39:1330-1393. [PMID: 29562325 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1270] [Impact Index Per Article: 254.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The current manuscript is the second update of the original Practical Guide, published in 2013 [Heidbuchel et al. European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of new oral anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Europace 2013;15:625-651; Heidbuchel et al. Updated European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of non-vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Europace 2015;17:1467-1507]. Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are an alternative for vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and have emerged as the preferred choice, particularly in patients newly started on anticoagulation. Both physicians and patients are becoming more accustomed to the use of these drugs in clinical practice. However, many unresolved questions on how to optimally use these agents in specific clinical situations remain. The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) set out to coordinate a unified way of informing physicians on the use of the different NOACs. A writing group identified 20 topics of concrete clinical scenarios for which practical answers were formulated, based on available evidence. The 20 topics are as follows i.e., (1) Eligibility for NOACs; (2) Practical start-up and follow-up scheme for patients on NOACs; (3) Ensuring adherence to prescribed oral anticoagulant intake; (4) Switching between anticoagulant regimens; (5) Pharmacokinetics and drug-drug interactions of NOACs; (6) NOACs in patients with chronic kidney or advanced liver disease; (7) How to measure the anticoagulant effect of NOACs; (8) NOAC plasma level measurement: rare indications, precautions, and potential pitfalls; (9) How to deal with dosing errors; (10) What to do if there is a (suspected) overdose without bleeding, or a clotting test is indicating a potential risk of bleeding; (11) Management of bleeding under NOAC therapy; (12) Patients undergoing a planned invasive procedure, surgery or ablation; (13) Patients requiring an urgent surgical intervention; (14) Patients with AF and coronary artery disease; (15) Avoiding confusion with NOAC dosing across indications; (16) Cardioversion in a NOAC-treated patient; (17) AF patients presenting with acute stroke while on NOACs; (18) NOACs in special situations; (19) Anticoagulation in AF patients with a malignancy; and (20) Optimizing dose adjustments of VKA. Additional information and downloads of the text and anticoagulation cards in different languages can be found on an EHRA website (www.NOACforAF.eu).
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- Jan Steffel
- Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Center for Stroke Research Berlin and Department of Neurology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Uppsala Clinical Research Center and Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Age-Related Health Care & Stroke-Service, Tallaght Hospital, Dublin Ireland
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- Cardiology Clinical Academic Group, Molecular & Clinical Sciences Institute, St George's University, London, UK, and Imperial College
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- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium.,Antwerp University and University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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Beauchamp GA, Amaducci A, Greenberg MR, Meyers M, Cook M, Cannon RD, Katz KD, Finkelstein Y. Adverse Drug Events and Reactions Managed by Medical Toxicologists: an Analysis of the Toxicology Investigators Consortium (ToxIC) Registry, 2010-2016. J Med Toxicol 2019; 15:262-270. [PMID: 31309522 PMCID: PMC6825075 DOI: 10.1007/s13181-019-00719-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adverse drug events/reactions (ADE/ADRs) cost more than $30 billion annually and are among the leading causes of death in the USA. Little is known about patients treated at the bedside for ADE/ADR by medical toxicologists. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of ADE/ADR cases reported to the Toxicology Investigators Consortium (ToxIC) registry between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2016. Clinical and demographic data were collected including age, sex, circumstances surrounding exposure, suspected offending substance, clinical manifestations, treatment, disposition, and outcome. RESULTS Among 51,440 ToxIC cases during this time period, 673 ADE/ADR cases were reported (337 females). By age, ADE/ADRs were seen most commonly among adults age 19-65 years (442/673, 65.7% of ADE/ADR) and older adults age 65-89 years (134/673, 19.9% of ADE/ADR). 222/673 (33%) of consults for ADE/ADR were seen in the emergency department (ED); 181/673 (26.9%) were seen in the hospital ward; and 160/673 (23.8%) were seen in the intensive care unit (ICU). The most commonly reported sign for ADE/ADR was tachycardia: 51/673 (7.6%), followed by bradycardia: 49/673 (7.3%). Most commonly reported agents associated with ADE/ADR were as follows: 97/673 (14.4%) due to cardiovascular medications; 76/673 (11.3%) due to antipsychotic medications; and 61/673 (9.1%) due to antidepressants. 429/673 (63.7%) of ADE/ADR were reported as due to a single agent, and 212/673 (31.5%) were reported as due to multiple agents. CONCLUSIONS 4.2% of cases managed at the bedside by a consulting toxicologist and reported to the ToxIC registry between 2010 and 2016 had ADE/ADR as the reason for consultation. Agents most commonly involved in ADE/ADRs included cardiovascular medications, antipsychotic medications, and antidepressants.
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- Gillian A Beauchamp
- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine/USF Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA.
- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Section of Medical Toxicology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA.
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- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine/USF Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine/USF Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine/USF Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Section of Medical Toxicology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine/USF Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Section of Medical Toxicology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine/USF Morsani College of Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
- Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Section of Medical Toxicology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, USA
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- Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Drug interactions with oral anticoagulants in German nursing home residents: comparison between vitamin K antagonists and non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants based on two nested case-control studies. Clin Res Cardiol 2019; 109:465-475. [PMID: 31286199 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-019-01526-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) are susceptible to drug-drug interactions. Non-VKA oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have a decreased sensitivity to pharmacokinetic interactions and might be therefore considered superior in patients treated with multiple drugs. The objective of this study was to compare the risk of serious bleeding associated with interacting drugs in German nursing home residents treated with VKA or NOAC. METHODS Using claims data of new nursing home residents aged ≥ 65 years (2010-2014) we conducted separate nested case-control analyses within two cohorts of patients treated with VKA or NOAC, respectively. Cases were defined as patients hospitalized for serious bleeding. For each case, up to 20 controls were selected by risk-set sampling. Conditional logistic regression was used to obtain confounder-adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the risk of bleeding associated with VKA or NOAC use and interacting drugs compared with the use of the respective oral anticoagulant alone. RESULTS Among 127,227 new nursing home residents, 16,804 patients received oral anticoagulation. Based on 372 cases and 7281 matched controls, the highest risk of bleeding in VKA users was observed for the concomitant use of antibiotics (aOR 3.00; CI 2.11-4.27) vs. VKA use alone, followed by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (1.66; 1.13-2.43). Among 243 NOAC cases and 4776 matched controls, elevated risks for bleeding were observed for the use of heparins (2.05; 1.25-3.36) and platelet inhibitors (1.92; 1.36-2.72). CONCLUSIONS Concomitant medication needs to be prescribed cautiously and monitored closely in nursing home residents treated with oral anticoagulants.
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Safety of concomitant treatment with Non-Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants and SSRI/SNRI antidepressants. CURRENT PROBLEMS OF PSYCHIATRY 2019. [DOI: 10.2478/cpp-2018-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction: Warfarin has been considered as a “gold standard” in the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic events since 1954. Since the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants in the last few years (NOAC-Non-Vitamin K antagonist Oral Anticoagulants) prescriptions volume for apixaban, edoxaban, dabigatran and rivaroxaban have been gradually surpassing warfarin. The benefits include: anticoagulation from day one, fixed daily dosing, elimination for the need of international normalised ratio (INR) monitoring, fewer interactions with food and co-administered medicines with reduced risk of bleeding and better overall life quality.
Objectives: Assessing evidence for the safe use of Non-vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants (NOAC) with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI).
Method: Review of literature published between 2014 and 2016 was made using the key words: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors, apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban, bleeding, interaction, depression with time description from 2014 to 2018. Evidence within the literature was then compared with guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK), British National Formulary (UK), Clinical Excellence Commission (Australia), Thrombophilia and Anticoagulation Clinic (USA) and Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPC).
Results: 1. Serotonin plays a critical role in maintaining homeostasis. Use of SSRI/SNRI compromises its platelet reuptake increasing risk of bleeding. 2. Increased tolerability and safety of NOAC over Warfarin, although caution is advised when NOAC is used with SSRI/SNRI with less evidence suggesting pharmacodynamic interactions. 3. It is not recommended to use NOAC with strong CYP and P-gp inhibitors.
Conclusions: With limited literature evidence, caution is advised when co-prescribed NOACs with SSRI/SNRI, especially with other cofactors and interacting medicines further increasing risk of bleeding.
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Manfredi M. Direct oral anticoagulant agents: Are they so safe? Oral Dis 2018; 25:1243-1244. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Maddalena Manfredi
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro di Odontoiatria Università di Parma Parma Italy
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Guerriero F, Orlando V, Monetti VM, Colaccio FM, Sessa M, Scavone C, Capuano A, Menditto E. Predictors of new oral anticoagulant drug initiation as opposed to warfarin in elderly adults: a retrospective observational study in Southern Italy. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2018; 14:1907-1914. [PMID: 30349269 PMCID: PMC6183659 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s171346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to assess the predictive role of age, gender, and number and type of co-treatments for new oral anticoagulant (NOAC) vs warfarin prescription in elderly patients naïve for the aforementioned drugs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data collected in the period from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014, in Caserta Local Health Unit administrative databases (Campania Region, Italy) were screened to identify new users of oral anticoagulants (OACs) who were 75 years or older and whose OAC prescriptions amounted to >90 days of treatment. Age, gender, and number and type of concomitant medications at the time of first OAC dispensation were retrieved. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the role of the aforementioned predictors for NOAC initiation as opposed to warfarin. RESULTS Overall, 2,132 incident users of OAC were identified, of whom 967 met all inclusion criteria. In all, 490 subjects (50.7%) received an NOAC and 477 (49.3%) received warfarin. Age >75 years was positively associated with lower odds of NOAC initiation (OR: 0.969, 95% CI: 0.941-0.998, P=0.038). Similarly, multiple concomitant medication was negatively associated with NOAC initiation compared to warfarin (OR [five to nine drugs] group: 0.607, 95% CI: 0.432-0.852, P=0.004; OR [ten+ drugs] group: 0.372, 95% CI: 0.244-0.567, P<0.001). Prior exposure to platelet aggregation inhibitor drugs was associated with the initiation of NOACs (OR: 3.474, 95% CI: 2.610-4.625). CONCLUSION Age and multiple co-medication were negatively associated with NOAC initiation.
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- Francesca Guerriero
- Center of Pharmacoeconomics (CIRFF), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy,
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- Center of Pharmacoeconomics (CIRFF), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy,
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Pharmacology, Regional Center of Pharmacovigilance, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
- Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DK, Denmark
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Pharmacology, Regional Center of Pharmacovigilance, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Pharmacology, Regional Center of Pharmacovigilance, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Center of Pharmacoeconomics (CIRFF), University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy,
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MacFarlane B. Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults: a pharmacist's perspective. INTEGRATED PHARMACY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2018; 7:41-52. [PMID: 29892570 PMCID: PMC5993040 DOI: 10.2147/iprp.s142932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal diagnosis, a leading reason for endoscopy and cause of potentially serious complications, resulting in significant individual and system-wide health burden. Approximately one quarter of people living in western countries have experienced GERD, and the prevalence appears to be on the rise. Risk factors for GERD include hiatus hernia, obesity, high-fat diet, tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, pregnancy, genetics, and some medications. The cardinal symptoms of GERD are troublesome heartburn and regurgitation. GERD is identified by taking a patient-centered history and if necessary can be classified by endoscopic investigation. The role of the pharmacist in the management of GERD is to confirm the diagnosis by history taking, confirm there are no alarming signs or symptoms that require referral to a doctor, and recommendation of short-term therapy to control symptoms. Effective pharmacological treatments for GERD include antacids, alginate, histamine H2 receptor antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors. This narrative review includes a comparison of the efficacy and safety of these treatments and pertinent information to help pharmacists advise patients with GERD on their appropriate use.
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- Brett MacFarlane
- Australian College of Pharmacy, Canberra, ACT, Australia.,Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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