Apixaban Dosage

Hi, I've just been put on Apixaban by my EP. The one thing I forgot to ask was about the dosage/strength because I thought, for some reason, it was all the same.

Mine are 5mg and I take them twice a day.

Not asking for advice, just asking if that is the same as you? I'm Mr Average build and height.

Thank you

Koll 🎄

[BobD Volunteer]

As far as I know there is only one dose Koll. Maybe a smaller rare dose for people with kidney problems or is that another NOAC.

[NooNoo14]

I take the same dose as you Koll.

[Barry24]

Hi Koll,

Happy Xmas by the way. I believe like Bob, normal dosage is 5mg twice a day and 2.5mg twice a day for people with kidney problems. Also I remember if you are below

a certain weight you are put on a 2.5mg dose (just under 10 stone I believe?)

Best Wishes

Barry

[Hidden]

Thanks guys, just checking no silly mistakes.

Happy XMas

K

[Mazza23 in reply to Hidden]

Yep been on 5mg twice a day for 2 years

[gemini52]

Yes...5mg twice a day. No problems at all. Patricia.

[Finvola]

There are two doses of Apixaban - 5mg and 2.5mg. Patients are prescribed the lower dose if they meet two of the three criteria below:

Age >= 80

Weight <= 60Kg

Impaired renal function

Best wishes on starting it.

[Hidden in reply to Finvola]

None apply to me, thanks Finvola.

[Mike11]

Didn't it say on the drug label ?

[Hidden in reply to Mike11]

Ah ha, so it does, thanks. Still nice to have confirmation from others though.

[albyone]

There is a 2.5 dose taken twice a day this dose you have to meet two requirements your weight has to be the 145 lbs. plus there is an age requirement as well I believe you have to be between 65 to 75lbs. Be sure to talk to your dr. about the proper weight. I am 82 and in the 140lb range.

[Hidden in reply to albyone]

Thank you