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ACL/FOR

ACL/FOR is a medication that helps to prevent blood clots from forming in the heart.

ACL/FOR is a medication that helps to prevent blood clots from forming in the heart. Used for Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

At a glance

Mechanism of action

ACL/FOR works by inhibiting the coagulation cascade, specifically targeting the factor Xa enzyme. This leads to a reduction in the formation of blood clots, which can cause strokes and other cardiovascular events.

Approved indications

• Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation

Common side effects

• Major bleeding
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Liver enzyme elevation

Key clinical trials

• The Comparison of Tunnel Morphology and Graft Healing in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions Using Peroneus Longus And Hamstring Tendons (NA)
• Preoperative Rehabilitation for Patient With an ACL Injury (NA)
• Safety and Performance Study of the FAST-FIX FLEX System for Meniscal Repairs and Meniscal Transplantations
• New Care Pathway Using Automated Dynamic Laximetry (NA)
• Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes (NA)
• Are Clinical Outcomes Unchanged by ALL Fixation at 0° or 30° of Knee Flexion in Combined ACL-ALL Reconstruction? Despite Numerous Technical Descriptions of Anterolateral Procedures, There is Limited Knowledge Regarding the Effect of Knee Flexion Angle During Graft Fixation. (NA)
• Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction in Postoperative Rehabilitation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. A Pilot Study. (NA)
• Effect of Internal Brace on Outcomes Following ACL Reconstruction With BTB Autograft (NA)

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