A 70-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation and moderate CKD (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) is being considered for anticoagulation (CHA2DS2-VASc score = ...

Question

A 70-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation and moderate CKD (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) is being considered for anticoagulation (CHA2DS2-VASc score = 4). Which DOAC requires dose adjustment based on this level of renal function according to the BNF?

Accepted Answer

All require dose adjustment

Answer

Apixaban

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Rivaroxaban

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Edoxaban

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Dabigatran

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): DOAC Dosing in CKD

A 70-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation and moderate CKD (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) is being considered for anticoagulation (CHA2DS2-VASc score = 4). Which DOAC requires dose adjustment based on this level of renal function according to the BNF?