Apixaban Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Apixaban Tablet
| Generic name | Apixaban |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Factor Xa inhibitor (anticoagulant / antithrombotic agent) |
| Forms | Tablet, Tablet or granules for oral suspension (liquid mixture) to be mixed with water |
Apixaban is an oral anticoagulant, sometimes called a 'blood thinner.' It belongs to a group of medicines called factor Xa inhibitors and helps prevent blood clots from forming by blocking a natural substance in the blood called Factor Xa that is needed for clotting.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.