Question

A 61-year-old with AF and eGFR 25 needs apixaban. Which dose likely appropriate (assume weight 55 kg, age ≥80? no; creatinine 150)?

Accepted Answer

2.5 mg twice daily if two of age ≥80, weight ≤60, creatinine ≥133

Answer

5 mg twice daily for all

Answer

2.5 mg once daily

Answer

10 mg twice daily

Answer

Avoid apixaban

Practice question

A 61-year-old with AF and eGFR 25 needs apixaban. Which dose likely appropriate (assume weight 55 kg, age ≥80? no; creatinine 150)?