Chemoprophylaxis of VTE

Question 1

Standard dose of enoxaparin

Answer 1

Standard dose 40mg OD

Question 2

Reduced 40mg standard dose of enoxaparin to 20mg OD if

Answer 2

weight < 50kg or ClCr 15-30ml/min

Question 3

PHT guideline for larger patients

Answer 3

100-150kg - 40mg BD

>150kg – 60mg BD

Question 4

If ClCr <15ml/min give….

Answer 4

UFH 5000 units SC BD-TDS

Question 5

Extended post-operative thromboprophylaxis dose for hip replacement

Answer 5

Rivaroxaban 10mg OD following orthopaedic surgery

hip 5/52

Question 6

Extended post-operative thromboprophylaxis for knee replacement

Answer 6

E.g. Rivaroxaban 10mg OD following orthopaedic surgery

knee- 2/52