Efficacy and safety of edoxaban tosylate hydrate 15 mg in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with impaired renal function after orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities

Abstract Background Although not indicated in the USA, edoxaban tosylate hydrate 15 mg is used for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after orthopedic surgery of the lower extremities in Japan. However, its efficacy and safety in patients with impaired renal function have not been fully evalua...

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Main Authors: Teruhisa Kinoshita, Sayuri Otsuka, Shota Torii, Yoko Tsugeno, Shiori Fukaya, Mari Sobue, Ayumi Ishihara, Takashi Sakakibara, Norio Takimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-021-00387-z