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Anticoagulant Reversal Agents

Anticoagulant reversal agents are used to undo blood thinning effects of anticoagulant medications.

Why are anticoagulant reversal agents prescribed?

  1. Hemorrhage (50%)
  2. Anticoagulant Reversal (50%)

Key takeaways

Anticoagulant-reversal agents are used to reverse the effects of anticoagulants. This can help stop excessive bleeding or prevent bleeding during emergency surgery. Some of these medications are injectable, while others are taken orally. Examples include andexanet alfa (Andexxa), idarucizumab (Praxbind), and prothrombin complex concentrate (Kcentra).

Prices for popular Anticoagulant Reversal Agents medications
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Kcentra

as low as$6
PROTHROMBIN COMPLEX CONCENTRATE is used in patients who are taking a vitamin K antagonist like warfarin to stop bleeding or when urgent surgery is needed.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Balfaxar

as low as$247
PROTHROMBIN COMPLEX CONCENTRATE is used in patients who are taking a vitamin K antagonist like warfarin to stop bleeding or when urgent surgery is needed.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Andexxa

as low as$2,400
FACTOR XA is used to reverse the blood-thinning effect of apixaban or rivaroxaban in emergency situations.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
IDARUCIZUMAB is used to reverse the blood-thinning effect of dabigatran in emergency situations.\n \nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Protamine is part of the Anticoagulant Reversal Agents class and treats Anticoagulant Reversal. Anticoagulant reversal agents are used to undo blood thinning effects of anticoagulant medications. Protamine is only available as a generic drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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