Think I missed one dose of Eliquis

[NewOne2023]

So I just took my regular evening dose of Eliquis for pre-op. But I just realized since I was out in the morning and didn't have my pill box with me that I forgot to take it. I'm having an ablation on Tuesday. I've been taking Eliquis twice a day and this is the first time I slipped. Damn.Do you think this can be a big problem?

I just sent a message to EP nurse.

[mjames1]

I doubt very much it will be any kind of problem or affect your ablation date, but you did the right thing informing the EP nurse. I was told to hold my thinner the morning of the ablation, but every EP has their own protocol.

Jim

[NewOne2023 in reply to mjames1]

Yes, she already told me to take my meds until the night before but to stop everything on tuesday morning of arrival to the hospital.

[Rambler398]

Apixaban has a mean effective half life of 12 hours which is why it has to be taken twice a day.

Missing a dose 5 days before your ablation is therefore of no consequence.

[wilsond]

No.

[Desanthony]

I have been told just continue to take as normal once I have missed a tablet by 2 hours or more. I doubt this will make any difference to your ablation. Take care and hope the ablation goes well.

[baba]

You need to inform the person doing the ablation.

[NewOne2023]

The nurse texted me that it's not a problem. To just continue my next dose.

Tnx for the replies!

[Moongold7]

I missed one evening dose and panicked. Phoned the local ED and a doctor there told me the pills are made so that they extend to cover a missed dose. Take the next dose at the right time and continue, was his advice.

[leftythecat]

I don't have anything new to add to the above replies.

[FootDr]

Since you are having a procedure check with your doctor about taking an anticoagulant pre operatively. Especially surgery on your vascular system. Do you not have pre-op instructions????