A novel long‐acting synthetic factor Xa inhibitor (SanOrg34006) to replace warfarin for secondary prevention in deep vein thrombosis. A Phase II evaluation

BACKGROUND: Vitamin K antagonists for secondary prevention in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) require monitoring and dose adjustments. The synthetic factor Xa inhibitor, SanOrg34006, has predictable pharmacokinetics and may be administered once weekly without dose adjustments. METHODS: After 5-7 days of enoxaparin treatment, patients with proximal DVT were randomized to receive 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 or 10 mg of SanOrg34006 subcutaneously once …