American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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The mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, efficacy in clinical trials, interactions, adverse effects and toxicity, and place in therapy of rivaroxaban are reviewed. ⋯ Rivaroxaban is a promising alternative to traditional anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism and for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation; it offers once-daily oral administration without the need for routine monitoring.
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The implementation of a pain management pharmacy service in a community hospital is described. ⋯ The pharmacy department at a community hospital successfully implemented a pain management program. The PMP provided pain management services to patients and a valuable resource to other health care staff.