
Is Apixaban Safer Than Pradaxa For An Elderly Person?

Question: Is apixaban safer for a 75year old than pradaxa
Brief Answer:
Apixaban safer
Detailed Answer:
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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
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
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