Eliquis
Utilized for stroke prevention to mitigate clotting risks.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Apixaban
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5 · 5mg
Eliquis details
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboembolism · Atrial Fibrillation · Stroke Prevention
- Therapeutic class
- Anticoagulant
- Pharmacological class
- Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor
- Precautions and warnings
- increased risk of bleeding; discontinue before surgical procedures
- Minor side effects
- bruising; nosebleed; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- anaemia; gastrointestinal haemorrhage
- Serious side effects
- intracranial haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- utilized for stroke prevention to mitigate clotting risks.
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in the original package at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- aspirin; clopidogrel; ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to apixaban; active clinically significant bleeding; hepatic disease associated with coagulopathy
Mechanism of action
Eliquis is an anticoagulant that inhibits factor Xa, a crucial enzyme in the blood coagulation cascade. By blocking this factor, the medication prevents the formation of harmful blood clots, helping reduce the risk of stroke or systemic embolism in patients with specific cardiac conditions.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Eliquis
Eliquis contains apixaban, an anticoagulant used for venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention. Supplied as tablets in 2.5mg and 5mg strengths, this product is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is widely recognised for its role in supporting the management of these specific cardiovascular health conditions.
Buying Eliquis online
Eliquis is currently registered across 14 markets including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability also in the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Expats and residents across the region frequently choose to order this medication online for a consistent supply. With delivery services covering these diverse Asian locations, ensuring the availability of your treatment is simple and straightforward.