Reversal of rivaroxaban anticoagulant effect by prothrombin complex concentrates: which dose is sufficient to restore normal thrombin generation?

Abstract Rivaroxaban has the most available data to support the use of prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC) as a reversal agent. However, PCC might increase the incidence of thrombotic events by shifting the haemostatic balance towards hypercoagulability. We assessed the in vitro efficacy and safe...

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Main Authors: Lorine Giffard-Quillon, Helene Desmurs-Clavel, Claire Grange, Yohann Jourdy, Yesim Dargaud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12959-020-00228-9
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Summary:Abstract Rivaroxaban has the most available data to support the use of prothrombin complex concentrates (PCC) as a reversal agent. However, PCC might increase the incidence of thrombotic events by shifting the haemostatic balance towards hypercoagulability. We assessed the in vitro efficacy and safety of three 4-factor PCCs for reversing rivaroxaban anticoagulant effect. Our in vitro finding indicates that 4-factor PCCs at the dose of 25 U.kg− 1 may be sufficient to reverse rivaroxaban anticoagulant effect.
ISSN:1477-9560