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 🎄
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.
I take the same dose as you Koll.
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
Thanks guys, just checking no silly mistakes.
Happy XMas
K
Yep been on 5mg twice a day for 2 years
Yes...5mg twice a day. No problems at all. Patricia.
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.
None apply to me, thanks Finvola.
Didn't it say on the drug label ?
Ah ha, so it does, thanks. Still nice to have confirmation from others though.
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.
Thank you
On Sotalol and Apixaban for PAF
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