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Is Apixaban Safer Than Pradaxa For An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2015
Question: Is apixaban safer for a 75year old than pradaxa
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Apixaban safer

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

Apixaban is safer for a 75 year old than pradaxa.
Pradaxa can cause gastrointestinal intolerance and may cause stomach pain. It may also cause bleeding complication. These two are unlikely with apixaban.

So Apixaban is safer.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
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Is Apixaban Safer Than Pradaxa For An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Apixaban safer Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for posting in HCM. I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you. Apixaban is safer for a 75 year old than pradaxa. Pradaxa can cause gastrointestinal intolerance and may cause stomach pain. It may also cause bleeding complication. These two are unlikely with apixaban. So Apixaban is safer. I hope that answers your query. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.Barani