Colquitt, CharlieJones, Jocelyn DJackson, Sylvia H2015-08-202015-08-202014-10Colquitt Charlie, Jones Jocelyn D, Jackson Sylvia H. Analysis of Novel Anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation – Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacological Considerations. Cardiology and Angiology An International Journal. 2014 Oct-Dec: 2(4): 278-292.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/162168Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia. AF is a major risk factor for stoke. Warfarin has been available for more than 60 years and until recently it was the only oral anticoagulant used for the prevention of stroke. Despite the extensive studies and proven efficacy, its utility is limited by multiple factors. Warfarin interacts with a multitude of drugs and foods, has a delayed onset of action, has a narrow therapeutic range, requires routine lab monitoring and exhibits variable responses in patients. The novel agents dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban have the potential to have some of the limitations of warfarin. This article will discuss the pharmacokinetic and pharmacological considerations and different characteristics of the novel anticoagulants when used for the prevention of AF.enNovel anticoagulantsdabigatranrivaroxabanapixabandirect thrombin inhibitorfactor Xa inhibitorAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulants --pharmacokineticsAnticoagulants --pharmacologyAntithrombins --pharamcokineticsAntithrombins --pharmacologyAtrial Fibrillation --drug therapyAtrial Fibrillation --surgeryAtrial Fibrillation --therapyBenzimidazoles --pharmacokineticsBenzimidazoles --pharmacologyFactor Xa Inhibitors --pharmacokineticsFactor Xa Inhibitors --pharmacologyHumansMorpholines --pharmacokineticsMorpholines --pharmacologyPyrazoles --pharmacokineticsPyrazoles --pharmacologyPyridones --pharmacokineticsPyridones --pharmacologyThiophenes --pharmacokineticsThiophenes --pharmacologyWarfarin --pharmacokineticsWarfarin --pharmacologybeta-Alanine --pharmacokineticsbeta-Alanine --pharmacologyArticle