Indications - Betrixaban is indicated for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adult patients hospitalized for an acute medical illness and at risk for thromboembolic complications due to moderate or severe restricted mobility and other risk factors for VTE.
Dosage & Administration - The recommended dose of Betrixaban is an initial single dose of 160 mg, followed by 80 mg once daily. Daily oral doses should be given at the same time of day with food. The recommended duration of treatment is 35 to 42 days.
Side Effects - Most common adverse reaction is bleeding, epidural or spinal hematoma may develop during spinal/epidural anesthesia or puncture.
Contraindications - Betrixaban is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding. It is also contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity reaction to Betrixaban
Others - N/A