Apixaban has a predictable-fixed effect and there is no need for routine testing of its efficacy.

However, I forgot taking my morning dose of Apixaban. 

Oh, these crazy working hours and anxiety! I just realized it 5 hours later at the office.

What should I to do?

The drug’s levels are relatively maintained in the bloodstream, so there is no need to worry.
I will catch up tomorrow by taking 3 tablets evenly split through the day and then back to my old schedule.
No more apixaban for today.
I will double my evening dosage for today

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  • My measurements are quite often outside the desired range and I could ask my physician if I am a good candidate for the newer drugs (NOAC).
  • Treatment.
  • Treatment with VKA is started.
  • If I am to stay in the same anticoagulation regimen, I should adjust my dosage and regulate my diet according to my doctor’s advice.
  • Further coagulation diagnostics are performed.
  • Treatment.
  • Drop out of therapy early
  • I will ask a relative/friend, who also takes a NOAC on how to monitor the drug’s effectiveness.
  • Apixaban has a predictable-fixed effect and there is no need for routine testing of its efficacy.

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