A 71-year-old woman with confirmed PE is to start outpatient anticoagulation. What is the correct initial apixaban dosing schedule per UK guidance?...

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A 71-year-old woman with confirmed PE is to start outpatient anticoagulation. What is the correct initial apixaban dosing schedule per UK guidance?

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10 mg twice daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

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5 mg twice daily from day 1

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2.5 mg twice daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

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10 mg once daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

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