Xa Inhibitors - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban
Oral Xa inhibitors are recommended by CHEST as first-line for most patients with VTE treatment or Atrial Fibrillation requiring anticoagulation. Although there are 4 drugs in this class, betrixaban is not approved for these indications and edoxaban is not used as commonly due to limited use in patients with normal renal function. Here is an overview of the dosing schemes for apixaban and rivaroxaban for VTE tx and AF!
Jarred Prudencio, PharmD - https://www.instagram.com/ambcarerx
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