What is the dose of dabigatran recommended for elderly patients or those with high bleeding risk?
The recommended dose for elderly patients or those with high bleeding risk is 110 mg bid. However, this dose is not available in the United States. In the US, caution is advised when CrCl is > 95 mL/min, and a dose of 2.5 mg bid is recommended if two of the following criteria are present: age > 80 years, weight < 60 kg, or serum creatinine > 133 mmol/L.