A 52-year-old with a new proximal DVT, normal renal function, and no drug interactions will start apixaban. What is the correct initial dosing?...

Question

A 52-year-old with a new proximal DVT, normal renal function, and no drug interactions will start apixaban. What is the correct initial dosing?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

5 mg twice daily starting now

Answer

2.5 mg twice daily starting now

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

Answer

5 mg twice daily for 6 months, then stop

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Deep Vein Thrombosis