A patient is prescribed Apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation. They inadvertently take an extra dose one morning. They contact the GP surgery for ad...

Question

A patient is prescribed Apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation. They inadvertently take an extra dose one morning. They contact the GP surgery for advice a couple of hours later, feeling well with no signs of bleeding. According to the BNF, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Skip the next scheduled dose

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Take the next dose as scheduled

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Attend the Emergency Department immediately

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Take Vitamin K

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Check an urgent INR

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): DOAC Extra Dose

A patient is prescribed Apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation. They inadvertently take an extra dose one morning. They contact the GP surgery for advice a couple of hours later, feeling well with no signs of bleeding. According to the BNF, what is the most appropriate advice?