apixaban Flashcards
1
Q
class
A
DOAC
2
Q
indication
A
- prevention of VTE after hip/knee replacement
- prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in AF with 1+ RF (Hx stroke/TIA, >75yrs, DM, HF)
- Tx of DVT and PE and prevnetion of recurrence
3
Q
when to reduce dose of apixaban
A
reduced CrCl
> 80yrs
<60kg
4
Q
How to measure renal impairment/fxn for apixaban?
A
use creatinine clearance
