DI Apixaban

Question 1

Apixaban (Eliquis) - MOA

Answer 1

Factor Xa inhibitor

Question 2

Apixaban (Eliquis) - Routh

Answer 2

Oral

Question 3

Apixaban (Eliquis) - Dose for A.fib

Answer 3

Afib: 5mg BID

Question 4

Apixaban (Eliquis) - dose for VTE

Answer 4

10mg BID for a week, the 5 mg BID

Question 5

Apixaban (Eliquis)- Renal adjustment dose

Answer 5

2.5 mg BID of 2 or 3 criteria met

Question 6

Apixaban (Eliquis) - criteria for renal dose adjustment

Answer 6

1. Scr >1,5
2. Weight <60 kg
3. Age > 80 yrs

Question 7

Apixaban (Eliquis) - Pearls

Answer 7

Best DOAC in patient w/ ppor renal function