A 48-year-old with a first episode of proximal DVT and normal renal function prefers an oral agent. Which initial regimen is correct?...

Question

A 48-year-old with a first episode of proximal DVT and normal renal function prefers an oral agent. Which initial regimen is correct?

Accepted Answer

Apixaban 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

Answer

Rivaroxaban 20 mg daily from day 1

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Apixaban 5 mg twice daily from day 1

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Dabigatran 150 mg twice daily from day 1

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Warfarin monotherapy targeting INR 1.5-2.0

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Acute DVT