Linda Kelly, PharmD, PhC, CACP Presbyterian Healthcare Services } Identify the FDA approved direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) } Distinguish the differences in the dosing of DOACs for various indications } Describe the differences between switching from a DOAC and switching to a DOAC 1
} Explain the differences in bridging a patient on warfarin versus a patient on a DOAC } Discuss transitions of care issues with the DOACs Dabigatran Rivaroxaban Apixaban Edoxaban 2
From the AC Forum Centers of Excellence website: } Resource Center } Drug Therapy Management } Comprehensive Management of TSOACs } TSOAC Comparison Chart for Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, & Apixaban 3
Marge is a 72 year old female with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). She has been taking warfarin for stroke prevention. Her history also includes hypertension. Her CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score is 4
Marge arrives at her anticoagulation clinic visit with the news she saw her PCP yesterday. She is going to stop warfarin and start dabigatran. } She picked up her prescription for dabigatran 150mg capsules this morning } Her PCP instructed her to stop warfarin after tonight s dose and start the dabigatran tomorrow morning Marge kept her appointment with you to say goodbye and drop off the souvenir she bought for you on her latest excursion 5
Is Marge a candidate for dabigatran? } } } } } } } } } Diagnosis CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score CrCl/hepatic disease Drug Interactions Adherence History GI disease/gi bleeding All bleeding history Fall history Cost Per the prescribing information, start DOAC when INR is: Dabigatran-less than 2 Apixaban-less than 2 Edoxaban- less than or equal to 2.5 Rivaroxaban- less than 3 6
Protocol 1 } Start warfarin and continue DOAC } Check INR frequently Check just before dose of DOAC due Avoid use of point of care INR Abo-Salem J Thromb Thrombolysis (2014) 7
9/28/15 Protocol 2 } } Stop DOAC and start low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) at the next scheduled dose Start warfarin and overlap with LMWH until INR is greater than 2 Abo-Salem J Thromb Thrombolysis (2014) Stop DOAC 1 and start DOAC 2 when the next dose is due Abo-Salem J Thromb Thrombolysis (2014) 8
9/28/15 Stop DOAC and start LMWH when the next dose is due Stop LMWH and start DOAC when next dose is due Abo-Salem J Thromb Thrombolysis (2014) Stop heparin drip and start DOAC immediately Start DOAC 1 hour before stopping heparin drip in patients with high risk of thrombosis and DOAC with longer Tmax (rivaroxaban) Abo-Salem J Thromb Thrombolysis (2014) 9
9/28/15 Black hole All DOACs affect the aptt All DOACs except dabigatran affect the antixa level Evidence-free recommendation: } Assess clotting and bleeding risks for patient } Stop the DOAC and start weight based heparin drip when next DOAC dose is due NO baseline lab } Draw first lab (aptt or anti-xa level) 12 hours after drip has started 10
This is the first question to ask when bridging is contemplated. } Polypectomy is considered a high bleeding risk procedure } Most gastroenterologists want to have the option of polypectomy so request patients withhold anticoagulant therapy prior to colonoscopy 11
Summary of Recommendations for the Interruption of Anticoagulation or Antiplatelet Therapy for Elective Invasive Procedures or Surgery Per the Savaysa Prescribing Information: 2.5 Discontinuation for Surgery and Other Interventions Discontinue SAVAYSA at least 24 hours before invasive or surgical procedure because of the risk of bleeding 12
Similar to resuming treatment-dose LMWH, it is generally recommended to resume DOACs 2-3 days (48 to 72 hour) post-operatively } Longer period if hemostasis has not been achieved } Consider absorption of oral products, particularly post bowel surgery } Low bleeding risk procedures-consider resumption after 24 hours 13
} Was the primary indication for the anticoagulant clearly documented } Was an assessment of fall risk clearly documented } Did documentation indicate whether the patient was new to anticoagulation therapy or a previous user } If new (within 30 days), was the start date of anticoagulation therapy provided } Did documentation indicate whether treatment is intended to be short-term or long-term } If short-term, was total duration of therapy provided } Date, time, and strength of last dose given documented } Date, time, and strength of next dose provided } If on warfarin: Was the target INR or INR range provided Were the last 2 INR results provided Was the date for the next INR provided 14
} Was the most recent serum creatinine or creatinine clearance evaluation provided } Was the patient provided with educational material Was an assessment of patient/caregiver understanding of the education documented } Was the patient referred to an anticoagulation management service 15
One source recommends } At 1 month, assess for: Medication adherence Tolerance (e.g. dyspepsia) Monitor for bleeding Consider first visit no more than 7 days and add patient education, dose assessment, and duration of therapy to above list Douketis Can Family Physician 2014 } Every 6 months for 2 years, and every 6 to 12 months thereafter: Assess for medication adherence and tolerance Monitor for bleeding Monitor kidney/hepatic function Assess concomitant medications Plan for treatment interruptions for elective procedures or surgery Douketis Can Family Physician 2014 16
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