Is Apixaban Safer Than Pradaxa For An Elderly Person?

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015

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Tue, 13 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : Is apixaban safer for a 75year old than pradaxa

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj