Open AccessMedication non‐adherence as a cause of apixaban failure in venous thromboembolism: The importance of pharmacist medication reconciliation
Author(s) -
Jethwa Trisha E,
Moran Kaitlin M,
Maniaci Michael J
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5338
Subject(s) - apixaban , medicine , venous thromboembolism , intensive care medicine , dosing , pharmacist , warfarin , rivaroxaban , atrial fibrillation , thrombosis , pharmacy , family medicine
Venous thromboembolism is often treated with direct oral anticoagulants. In order for direct oral anticoagulants to be effective, patients must adhere to a specific dosing strategy. We report a case of apixaban failure, the clinical workup that ensued, and the eventual discovery of unsuccessful medication adherence as the cause.