whether patients need to stop taking PradaxaXarelto, and other blood thinners before surgery

January 2013

You'll hear more questions about whether patients need to stop taking Pradaxa, Xarelto, and other blood thinners before surgery.

It comes down to weighing the risk of bleeding if the drug is continued...versus the risk of developing a clot if it's stopped.

Help your pharmacist spot patients at risk for bleeding or clots.

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Table of Contents

Generics how to handle Rxs for meds that have DIFFERENT brand names but the SAME generic ingredient
Acne tighter restrictions for ORAL isotretinoin (Accutane, Clarus) prescriptions
Inhalers new inhaler, Seebri Breezhaler (glycopyrronium, SEA-bree), for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Women's Health a new topical med, Divigel (de-VEE-gel, estradiol) for reducing hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms
Drug Interactions more alerts for drug and grapefruit interactions
Oral Health what works for canker sores
OTC Products new warnings about the potential dangers of energy drinks and shots
Anticoagulants whether patients need to stop taking PradaxaXarelto, and other blood thinners before surgery
Benzodiazepines whether it's okay to combine benzodiazepines
Bell's Palsy Many patients with Bell's palsy will take oral steroids (prednisone, etc)
Hypertension fewer atenolol (Tenormin, etc) and other "beta-blocker" prescriptions for treating high blood pressure
Practice how to improve the taste of liquid antibiotics