Medication Review: DOACs vs Warfarin

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Video Summary

Lesson 2 of Medication Review, titled "DOACs vs. Warfarin," provides an overview of various direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) such as Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban, and Dabigatran. The video discusses the indications, dosing regimens, onset of action, half-life, drug interactions, and special considerations for each DOAC. Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, and Edoxaban are indicated for different conditions, while Dabigatran directly inhibits thrombin. The video emphasizes the differences between DOACs, including their need for IV anticoagulation, food requirements, dosing frequency, and availability of reversal agents. The next lesson will compare DOACs to Warfarin, including the use of reversal agents.

Keywords

DOACs vs. Warfarin

direct oral anticoagulants

Rivaroxaban

Apixaban

Edoxaban