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Direct Oral Anticoagulants Dosing Regimens for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
| Drug | Prophylaxis | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Apixaban | 2.5 mg orally twice daily | 10 mg twice daily for the first 7 days, followed by 5 mg twice daily |
| Rivaroxaban | 10 mg orally once daily | 15 mg orally every 12 h for 21 days, followed by 20 mg once daily |
| Edoxaban | Not applicable | 60 mg daily after at least 5 days of low-molecular-weight heparin |
