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Edoxaban missed dose — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyCardiovascular TherapeuticsEdoxaban missed doseGPhC CRA

A patient taking edoxaban 60 mg once daily for atrial fibrillation phones because he forgot yesterday's dose and remembered this morning. His next dose is due this evening. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: E — Take the next dose at the usual time and do not take a double dose

With once-daily DOAC dosing, missed-dose advice depends on timing, but patients should not double up when the next dose is due. Maintaining a regular schedule reduces both thrombosis and bleeding risk. Aspirin or warfarin should not be substituted ad hoc.

Reference: BNF