Apixaban
Direct Oral Anticoagulant · Anticoagulation
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Apixaban
- Brand Name
- Eliquis
- Drug Class
- Direct Oral Anticoagulant
- Therapeutic Indication
- Anticoagulation
- Treats
- Atrial Fibrillation & Thrombosis
- Available Dosages
- 2.5mg, 5mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- Factor Xa inhibitor
- Pregnancy Category
- Category B / Not Assigned — Contraindicated: uterine bleeding risk
- Generic Available
- Brand Only
Warning & Precautions
Risk of epidural/spinal hematoma. Do not discontinue abruptly.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 1364430
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 50090-6451-0