22 March, 2021
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)
- Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have different dose criteria depending on the specific indication
- Dosing errors with DOACs can result in patient harm; under-dosing may increase the risk of embolic events, while over-dosing can result in an increased risk of bleeding
- The patient’s age, weight, renal function and concomitant medication should be considered when selecting the dose of a DOAC for a specific indication
- Clinically significant drug-drug interactions can occur with DOACs