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Andexanet alfa

Brand and Other Names: Andexxa
Mechanism of Action:
Coagulation factor Xa (recombinant), inactivated-zhzo exerts its procoagulant effect by binding and sequestering the FXa inhibitors, rivaroxaban and apixaban. Another observed procoagulant effect of the ANDEXXA protein is its ability to bind to, and inhibit the activity of, Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI). Inhibition of TFPI activity can increase tissue factor (TF)-initiated thrombin generation.
Indications:
ANDEXXA (coagulation factor Xa (recombinant), inactivated-zhzo) is a recombinant modified human factor Xa (FXa) protein indicated for patients treated with rivaroxaban or apixaban, when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding. See package insert for complete information.
Route: Intravenous
Dose:
For intravenous (IV) use only. • Dose ANDEXXA based on the specific FXa inhibitor, dose of FXa inhibitor, and time since the patient’s last dose of FXa inhibitor. • Administer as an IV bolus, with a target rate of 30 mg/min, followed by continuous infusion for 120 minutes. See package insert for complete information.
Adverse Reactions:
The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) in bleeding subjects receiving ANDEXXA were urinary tract infections and pneumonia.
Contraindication:
None.
Warnings and Precautions:
Arterial and venous thromboembolic events, ischemic events, and cardiac events, including sudden death, have occurred during treatment with ANDEXXA. Resume anticoagulant therapy as soon as medically appropriate following treatment with ANDEXXA. • Re-elevation or incomplete reversal of anticoagulant activity can occur
See package insert for full prescribing information.