DOACs Flashcards
What are the FOUR
DOACs currently available?
- Apixaban
- Rivaroxaban
- Edoxaban
- Dabigatran (a direct thrombin inhibitor)
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Which DOAC has a rapid onset of action?
Dabigatran
Do DOACs require frequent monitoring?
- Unlike warfarin, the DOACs have a fixed dose with a predictable anticoagulant effect
- Therefore frequent monitoring is not required
Why is adherence to DOACs are important?
- Because DOACs have a short half life (diminishes 12 to 24 hours after the last dose is taken) which leads to a rapid fall of drug level when doses are missed
- Fallen drug levels means less anticoagulant effects
Which DOACs have a reversible agent?
- Dabigatran
- Apixaban
- Rivaroxaban
There are no reversible agent for Edoxaban
What is the reversible agent for Apixaban?
Andexanet alfa
What is the reversible agent for Rivaroxaban?
Andexanet alfa
What is the reversible agent for Dabigatran?
Idarucizumab
How does Apixaban work?
It is a direct inhibitor of activated factor X (Factor Xa)
Which conditions are
Apixaban indicated for?
- Prophylaxis of VTE following knee/hip replacement surgery
- Treatment/ prophylaxis of DVT/PE
- Prophylaxis of stroke in non-valvular AF
What is the dose of Apixaban in the prophylaxis of stroke in non-valvular AF?
5mg BD
Which indication do you adjust the dose of apixaban for based on age and risk factors?
What are those risk factors? What dose do you give them?
Non-Valvular AF ONLY
Reduce dose to 2.5mg BD in patients with TWO or more of the following characteristics:
- 80+
- body-weight 60kg or less
- Serum createnine (>133)
What are the contraindications for
apixaban?
- Active bleeding
- Significant risk of major bleeding
- Use with any other
anticoagulants (except when switching therapy)
What are the monitoring requirements for Apixaban?
- no routine anticoagulant INR monitoring required
- Baseline Creatinine clearance, since dose needs to be reduced in renal impairment
- Monitor for signs of bleeding or anaemia (STOP if bleeding occurs)
How do we adjust the dose of Apixaban in renal impairment?
- < 15ml/min
AVOID! - 15 - 29ml/min
- Use with CAUTION
- For prophylaxis of stroke in non-valvular AF, reduce dose to 2.5mg BD (if they were on
5mg BD) - > 30ml/min
- Normal dose
What are the side effects of Apixaban?
- Common: Haemorrhage
- Others include: Anaemia, Nausea, skin reactions
How does Edoxaban work?
- It is a direct and reversible inhibitor of activated factor X (tactor Xa)
- prevents conversation of prothrombin to thrombin and prolongs clotting time, thereby reducing the risk of thrombus formation
What are the indications for Edoxaban?
- Stroke prevention in adults with non-valvular AF
- If < 61kg: 30mg OD
- If 61kg and above: 60mg OD - Treatment/Prophylaxis of
DVT/PE
- if < 61kg: 30mg OD
- If 61kg and above: 60mg OD
- You need to had taken parenteral anticoagulants for at least 5 days before switching to Edoxaban for treatment/prophylaxis of DVT/ PE
What’s an easy way to remember the dose for edoxaban for ALL INDICATIONS?
Based on patient’s weight
If less than 61kg, then 30mg
OD
If above 61kg, then 60mg OD
What are the contraindications for
Edoxaban?
- Active bleeding
- Risk of major bleeding (e.g. uncontrolled severe hypertension)
- Use with any other
anticoagulants (except when switching)
What do you to
Edoxaban in surgery?
- Discontinue treatment at least 24 hours before a surgical procedure