Drug Name:Apixaban
Drug Class:Anticoagulant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Direct inhibitor of factor Xa
  • Prevents the formation of thrombin and blood clotting
Use:
  • Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
  • Treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
  • Reduction of the risk of recurrent DVT and PE
Side Effects:
  • Bleeding
  • Nausea
  • Anemia
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
Contraindications:
  • Active bleeding
  • Severe liver disease
  • Hypersensitivity to apixaban
Specialty:
  • Cardiology
  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine