Arixtra is the New Contender for the LMWH Throne

Lovenox days as the LMWH king may be numbered.

A new medication, called Arixtra (fondaparinux), was better and safer according to a new study lead by Salim Yusuf at the McMaster University, Ontario. "For every 1,000 people given Arixtra instead of Lovenox, 10 deaths or heart attacks, four strokes, and 25 major bleeds will be prevented, according to Dr. Yusuf". The story was reported on WebMD.

Lovenox generated U.S. sales of $1.5 billion in 2004.

Reference:
New Blood Thinner May Reduce Bleeding Risks - WebMD
Arixtra.com
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