Rivaroxaban: An Affordable and Effective Alternative in Cancer-Related Thrombosis?

Flávia Dias Xavier, Paulo M. Hoff, Maria Ignez Braghiroli, Ana Carolina Carvalho Rocha Paterlini, Karla Teixeira Souza, Luiza Dib Batista Bugiato Faria, Fernando Sérgio Blumm Ferreira, Karime Kalil Machado, Gustavo dos Santos Fernandes

Journal of Global Oncology · 2016 · 12 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Although our study was a retrospective analysis, our results suggest that in this cohort of oncologic patients, rivaroxaban was safe and effective. Its oral route and lower cost make it an attractive alternative to LMWH, improving management of patients with cancer in low-income countries. Additional studies are necessary to confirm our data.

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