⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Eliquis is a blood thinner used to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation and to treat/prevent blood clots. It does not require regular blood monitoring like warfarin.
How It Works
Eliquis inhibits Factor Xa, an enzyme crucial for blood clot formation. This prevents clots from forming without regular monitoring.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation
- Blood clot prevention after hip/knee surgery
- Treat and prevent DVT and PE
⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Nausea
- Minor bleeding from cuts
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Severe bleeding
- Spinal/epidural blood clots
- Allergic reactions
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Active pathological bleeding
- Severe liver disease
- Artificial heart valve
📢 Important Warnings
- Bleeding risk
- Spinal hematoma with spinal procedures
- Premature discontinuation increases stroke risk