DOACs Flashcards
1
Q
Apixaban (g)
A
Eliquis (b)
2
Q
Rivaroxaban (g)
A
Xarelto (b)
3
Q
MOA
A
directly inhibit clotting factors
Apixaban, Rivaroxaban- Xa Dabigatran- Ila (thrombin)
4
Q
common adverse effects
A
GI bleeding
5
Q
rare adverse effects
A
boxed warning for hematomas in pts receiving spinal/epidural anesthesia
may result in long-term or permanent paralysis
6
Q
counseling pts
A
apixaban and rivaroxaban can be crushed and put on apple sauce
7
Q
clinical pearls
A
no monitoring for efficacy required
