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Eliquis (apixaban) is used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Includes Eliquis side effects, interactions and indications.
What is Eliquis used for? Eliquis (apixaban) is commonly used for the following conditions. To prevent strokes and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation. People who have atrial...
Eliquis for preventing blood clots and stroke in people with AFib. Eliquis is FDA approved to reduce the risk of systemic embolism and stroke in people with AFib. AFib is a type of irregular ...
Eliquis is a brand (trade) name for apixaban which may be given to reduce the risk of blood clots. Eliquis (apixaban) works by selectively inhibiting (blocking) the effects of factor Xa (FXa), an enzyme that plays a key role in the formation of substances that cause blood clotting.
Apixaban is used to treat or prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs and can become lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs, causing a condition called pulmonary embolism.
Eliquis is a factor Xa inhibitor used to reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke in people with atrial fibrillation, people who have had surgery and more.
Eliquis® (apixaban) is a drug you swallow to prevent and treat blood clots. As a direct factor Xa inhibitor, it blocks factor Xa. You need this factor to make a clot. You may need to take Eliquis® if you have an operation to replace your knee or hip. Other people need it to prevent a clot, even if they haven’t had one before.