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Deep vein thrombosis / pulmonary embolism

Deep vein thrombosis / pulmonary embolism · ICD-10: I82.409, I26.99

Symptoms

• Swelling of one leg or arm
• Pain or tenderness in the leg or arm
• Red, warm skin

MedlinePlus · Symptoms

Drugs and regimens

Apixaban⚠ Unverified

DVT/PE treatment — 10 mg twice daily for 7 days, then 5 mg twice daily

Apixaban⚠ Unverified

DVT prophylaxis after hip/knee replacement — 2.5 mg twice daily

Rivaroxaban⚠ Unverified

DVT/PE — 15 mg twice daily with food for 21 days, then 20 mg once daily