Anticoagulants Flashcards
1
Q
What are the (4) major anticoagulants to know?
A
Heparin
Enoxaparin/lovenox
Apixaban/eliquis
Rivaroxaban/xarelto
2
Q
What are the indications for heparin?
A
- Afib/flutter
- ACS
- DVT
- PE
3
Q
What are the indications for Rivaroxaban/xarelto and apixaban/eliquis?
A
- Afib
- DVT/PE
4
Q
What is the bolus dosage of heparin?
A
Bolus ==> 60 units/kg
5
Q
What are the SE of heparin?
A
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia
6
Q
What is the daily dosage of enoxaparin/lovenox?
A
1mg/kg BID
7
Q
What is the dosage of apixaban/eliquis to treat afib?
A
5mg BID
8
Q
What is the dosage for rivaroxaban/xarelto for Afib treatment?
A
20 mg daily
9
Q
What is the dosage for rivaroxaban/xarelto for DVT/PE treatment?
A
15mg BID for 21 days then 20 mg daily
