Anthos Therapeutics' Novel Dual-Acting Factor XI/XIa Inhibitor, Abelacimab 150 mg, Demonstrated a 67% Reduction in the Primary Endpoint of Major or Clinically Relevant Non-Major Bleeding Compared with Rivaroxaban in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Anthos Therapeutics has initiated an extension study to enable patients to transition from rivaroxaban to abelacimab to benefit from the improved bleeding profile.
- Anthos Therapeutics has initiated an extension study to enable patients to transition from rivaroxaban to abelacimab to benefit from the improved bleeding profile.
- Although currently available anticoagulants are effective in preventing strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of bleeding remains an issue.
- “Based on the evidence to date, we are highly confident that abelacimab will offer a potential game-changing treatment approach for patients with atrial fibrillation."
- Abelacimab is an investigational agent and is not approved for any indication in any country.