A 65-year-old patient requires anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF) with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4. Their creatinine clearance is calculated a...

Question

A 65-year-old patient requires anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF) with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4. Their creatinine clearance is calculated as 25 ml/min. According to the BNF, which DOAC regimen is most appropriate considering their renal function?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 2.5mg BD

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Rivaroxaban 15mg OD

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Edoxaban 30mg OD

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Dabigatran 110mg BD

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Warfarin (monitor INR)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation in Renal Impairment

A 65-year-old patient requires anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF) with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4. Their creatinine clearance is calculated as 25 ml/min. According to the BNF, which DOAC regimen is most appropriate considering their renal function?