Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance System

Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, making the use of oral anticoagulants for prevention increasingly important. Historically, warfarin has played a significant role in this context. In recent years, introduction of new oral anticoagulants, such as rivaroxaban,...

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Main Authors: Ana Sofia Martins, Cristina Monteiro, Ana Paula Duarte
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-10-01
Series:Pharmacology Research & Perspectives
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/prp2.1235
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description Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, making the use of oral anticoagulants for prevention increasingly important. Historically, warfarin has played a significant role in this context. In recent years, introduction of new oral anticoagulants, such as rivaroxaban, apixaban, dabigatran, and edoxaban, has been seen. This study evaluates the risk associated with the use of oral anticoagulants by analyzing spontaneous adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese Pharmacovigilance System from 2012 to 2021. The study includes 951 adverse drug reactions reports, with the majority (n = 770; 80.97%) classified as serious. Of the 770 serious adverse drug reactions reports, the most commonly reported seriousness criterion was “Clinically Important” (n = 350; 45.45%). In terms of demographics, there was a higher reporting rate among the elderly population, with a greater prevalence of females. The System Organ Class group with the highest number of adverse drug reactions was “Gastrointestinal disorders,” with the most commonly reported Preferred Term being “Gastrointestinal hemorrhage,” and dabigatran was the most frequently reported drug. In summary, oral anticoagulants have adverse drug reactions that require continuous monitoring. Accurate identification and monitorization of adverse drug reactions is an important starting point to improve drug safety in population.
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spelling doaj-art-d52ef928d41b4e93879f123ddbcd143f2025-08-20T02:16:33ZengWileyPharmacology Research & Perspectives2052-17072024-10-01125n/an/a10.1002/prp2.1235Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance SystemAna Sofia Martins0Cristina Monteiro1Ana Paula Duarte2Health Sciences Faculty University of Beira Interior Covilhã PortugalUFBI‐ Pharmacovigilance Unit of Beira Interior University of Beira Interior Covilhã PortugalUFBI‐ Pharmacovigilance Unit of Beira Interior University of Beira Interior Covilhã PortugalAbstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, making the use of oral anticoagulants for prevention increasingly important. Historically, warfarin has played a significant role in this context. In recent years, introduction of new oral anticoagulants, such as rivaroxaban, apixaban, dabigatran, and edoxaban, has been seen. This study evaluates the risk associated with the use of oral anticoagulants by analyzing spontaneous adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese Pharmacovigilance System from 2012 to 2021. The study includes 951 adverse drug reactions reports, with the majority (n = 770; 80.97%) classified as serious. Of the 770 serious adverse drug reactions reports, the most commonly reported seriousness criterion was “Clinically Important” (n = 350; 45.45%). In terms of demographics, there was a higher reporting rate among the elderly population, with a greater prevalence of females. The System Organ Class group with the highest number of adverse drug reactions was “Gastrointestinal disorders,” with the most commonly reported Preferred Term being “Gastrointestinal hemorrhage,” and dabigatran was the most frequently reported drug. In summary, oral anticoagulants have adverse drug reactions that require continuous monitoring. Accurate identification and monitorization of adverse drug reactions is an important starting point to improve drug safety in population.https://doi.org/10.1002/prp2.1235adverse drug reactionsdirect oral anticoagulantpharmacovigilancerisksvitamin K antagonist
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Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance System
Pharmacology Research & Perspectives
adverse drug reactions
direct oral anticoagulant
pharmacovigilance
risks
vitamin K antagonist
title Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance System
title_full Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance System
title_fullStr Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance System
title_full_unstemmed Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance System
title_short Risks of oral anticoagulants: Analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the Portuguese National Pharmacovigilance System
title_sort risks of oral anticoagulants analysis of adverse drug reactions reported to the portuguese national pharmacovigilance system
topic adverse drug reactions
direct oral anticoagulant
pharmacovigilance
risks
vitamin K antagonist
url https://doi.org/10.1002/prp2.1235
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