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EXPERT REVIEW OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Volume 14, Issue 9, Pages 1153-1163Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2021.1937126
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Rivaroxaban; population pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; modeling and simulation; adherence
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This study aimed to explore appropriate remedial dosing regimens for non-adherent rivaroxaban-treated patients using a Monte Carlo simulation based on a population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic model. The proposed regimens resulted in shorter deviation time than that of the EHRA guide, providing valid evidence to minimize the risk of bleeding and thromboembolism.
Background Rivaroxaban is an oral anticoagulant widely used for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). During long-term anticoagulant therapy, delayed or missed doses are common. This study aimed to explore appropriate remedial dosing regimens for non-adherent rivaroxaban-treated patients. Methods Monte Carlo simulation based on a previously established rivaroxaban population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) model for patients with NVAF was employed to design remedial dosing regimens. The proposed regimens were compared with remedial strategies in the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) guide by assessing deviation time in terms of drug concentration, factor Xa activity, and prothrombin time. Results The proposed remedial dosing regimens were dependent on delay duration. The missed dose should be taken immediately when the delay does not exceed 6 h; a half dose is advisable when the delay is between 6 and 20 h. A missed dose should be skipped if less than 4 h remains before the next dose. The proposed regimens resulted in shorter deviation time than that of the EHRA guide. Conclusion PK/PD modeling and simulation provide valid evidence on the remedial dosing regimen of rivaroxaban, which could help to minimize the risk of bleeding and thromboembolism.
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