Question

A 64-year-old with atrial fibrillation and CKD stage 3 (eGFR 45) is considered for apixaban. Weight 82 kg, age 64, creatinine 1.6 mg/dL. What is the correct standard dose?

Accepted Answer

5 mg twice daily

Answer

2.5 mg twice daily

Answer

10 mg twice daily

Answer

5 mg once daily

Answer

Dose based on INR monitoring

Practice question

A 64-year-old with atrial fibrillation and CKD stage 3 (eGFR 45) is considered for apixaban. Weight 82 kg, age 64, creatinine 1.6 mg/dL. What is the correct standard dose?