Ensure Appropriate DOAC Dosing

August 2022

Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) dosing errors continue to crop up.

For example, evidence suggests DOACs (Eliquis, etc) are UNDERdosed almost 25% of the time for atrial fib...which is linked with increased mortality. And we know OVERdosing can lead to bleeding.

Resist the urge to rely on memory...due to the laundry list of uses, doses, and durations. Check labeling...and use your judgment.

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Ensure Appropriate DOAC Dosing

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