Apixaban Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Apixaban, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Apixaban brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Apixaban

Brand Names or Trade Names of Apixaban

International :

Eliquis

Why is Apixaban Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anticoagulant, which is used for reducing the risk of strokes and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation who have no problems with their heart valve (nonvalvular atrial fibrillation).

When should Apixaban not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding and hypersensitivity. It should not be co-administered with unfractionated heparin (UFH), enoxaparin and dalteparin, fondaparinux, and oral anticoagulants.

What is the dosage of Apixaban?

PO- The recommended dose is 5 mg twice daily.
Decrease dose to 2.5 mg PO BID in following conditions
- while coadministrating strong dual inhibitors.
- age ≥ 80 years
- body weight ≤ 60 kg
- serum creatinine ≥ 1.5 mg/dL

How should Apixaban be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Apixaban?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver problems, bleeding problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Patients already taking 2.5 mg BID, avoid coadministration with strong dual inhibitors.

• Discontinuing eliquis in patients without adequate continuous anticoagulation increases risk of stroke.