Apixaban (Eliquis)

Hematology (DOAC)

Dosing & Administration

Adult Dose

DVT/PE: 10 mg BID x7 days, then 5 mg BID. A-Fib: 5 mg BID.

Pediatric Dose

Not recommended.

Renal Adjustment

A-Fib dose reduced to 2.5 mg BID if 2 of 3: Age ≥80, Weight ≤60 kg, SCr ≥1.5.

Hepatic Adjustment

Avoid in severe impairment (Child-Pugh C).

Safety & Special Populations

Pregnancy Category

C - Avoid if possible.

Lactation Safety

Probably incompatible.

Contraindications & Adverse Effects

Contraindications

  • Active pathological bleeding
  • Mechanical heart valves

Common Adverse Effects

  • Bleeding
  • Anemia