apixaban 5mg 1 bd (Eliquis)

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Factor Xa inhibitors

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

• prevention of VTE following elective hip or knee replacement
• Non-valvular AF and a high risk of stroke or systemic embolism

Question 3

Dose Range

Answer 3

2.5-10mg

Question 4

Counselling/SE

Answer 4

• take same time every day –> use calendar to avoid double dosing
• tell other treating practitioners that you’re taking this med
• tell dr/pharmacist before taking any OTHER med
• unexplained bruising, bleeding, pink, red or dark brown urine, or red or black faeces –> SEE DOC IMMEDIATELY

SE;

• nausea, bleeding,
• thrombocytopenia, abnormal liver function tests (infrequent)
• allergic reactions (rare)

Question 5

Monitoring

Answer 5

• unusual bruising/bleeding