Expedite Requests for Reduced Doses of DOACs (Pradaxa, etc)

May 2016

Rxs for Direct Oral AntiCoagulants (Eliquis, Pradaxa, and Xarelto) will bring up questions about how to handle "DOAC" drug interactions.

These interactions can be a big deal.

DOACs help thin the blood to prevent clots that could lead to strokes or heart attacks. And some interactions can increase bleeding risk...or reduce the effects of DOACs and possibly lead to blood clots.

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Expedite Requests for Reduced Doses of DOACs (Pradaxa, etc)

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