ASH Clinical News July 2017 Bonus Issue | Page 42

Clinical Trial Results Matter Explore the effi cacy and safety data at hcp.eliquis.com NVAF Indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with NVAF 1 NVAF: nonvalvular atrial fi brillation. INDICATIONS ELIQUIS is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fi brillation (NVAF). ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and to reduce the risk of recurrent DVT and PE following initial therapy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: (A) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF ELIQUIS INCREASES THE RISK OF THROMBOTIC EVENTS, (B) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA (A) Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant, including ELIQUIS, increases the risk of thrombotic events. If anticoagulation with ELIQUIS is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant. (B) Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with ELIQUIS who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term o