A 70-year-old man taking apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation requires dental extraction. According to SDCEP (Scottish Dental Clinical Effectivenes...

Question

A 70-year-old man taking apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation requires dental extraction. According to SDCEP (Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme) guidance, frequently referenced across UK, what is the usual recommendation regarding his apixaban?

Accepted Answer

Continue apixaban, use local haemostatic measures

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Stop apixaban 5 days before

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Stop apixaban 2 days before

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Switch to low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)

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Reduce apixaban dose to 2.5mg BD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Anticoagulation Management (Dental Procedure)

A 70-year-old man taking apixaban 5mg BD for atrial fibrillation requires dental extraction. According to SDCEP (Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme) guidance, frequently referenced across UK, what is the usual recommendation regarding his apixaban?