Generic name: apixaban [ a-PIX-a-ban ]
Brand names: Eliquis, Eliquis Starter Pack for Treatment of DVT and PE
Dosage form: oral tablet (2.5 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Factor Xa inhibitors
What is apixaban?
Apixaban is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.
Apixaban is also used after hip or knee replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Apixaban is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.
Apixaban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Apixaban increases your risk of severe or fatal bleeding, especially if you take certain medicines at the same time (including some over-the-counter medicines). Tell your doctor about all medicines you have recently used.
Call your doctor at once if you have signs of bleeding such as: easy bruising, unusual bleeding, unexpected pain or swelling, feeling very weak or dizzy, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, heavy menstrual bleeding, blood in your urine or stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or any bleeding that will not stop.
Apixaban can cause a very serious blood clot around your spi...
