Eliquis Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Eliquis Tablet
| Generic name | Apixaban |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Anticoagulant (Factor Xa inhibitor) |
| Forms | Film-coated tablets (2.5 mg and 5 mg), Tablet for oral suspension (0.5 mg), Sprinkle capsule for oral suspension (0.15 mg), Oral solution (0.4 mg/mL, used in some paediatric studies) |
Eliquis contains the active substance apixaban and belongs to a group of medicines called anticoagulants (blood thinners). It works by blocking Factor Xa, which is an important component of blood clotting.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.