Search Tag: NOAC

ICU Management

2023 01 Aug

There is a lack of evidence-based haemostatic treatment for intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) associated with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug that helps limit haematoma expansion.   A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of using TXA in NOAC-related ICH...Read more

ICU Management

2019 26 Sep

Specific treatment options for factor Xa inhibitor-related bleeding, focusing on drugs like rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban.   Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs/DOACs) are direct reversible inhibitors of factor Xa. These drugs are also reversible inhibitors versus warfarin or other vitamin K antagonist that are used in Europe. Anticoagulants...Read more