Apixaban is a factor Xa inhibitor indicated: To reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation For the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery ... Read moreApixaban is a factor Xa inhibitor indicated: To reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation For the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery For the treatment of DVT and PE, and for the reduction in the risk of recurrent DVT and PE following initial therapy

Anti-coagulants, Anti-platelet drugs, Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics), Oral Anti-coagulants

Apixaban acts by inhibiting coagulation, and thus prevents development of blood clots. As a result of FXa inhibition, apixaban prolongs clotting tests such as prothrombin time (PT), INR, and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). Changes observed in these clotting tests at the expected therapeutic dose, however, are small, subject to a high degree of variability, and not useful in monitoring the anticoagulation effect of apixaban.

Reduction of risk of stroke and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: The recommended dose: 5 mg orally twice daily.  In patients with at least 2 of the following characteristics: age greater than or equal to 80 years, body weight less than or equal to 60 kg, or serum creatinine greater than or equal to 1.5 mg/dL, the recommended dose is 2.5 mg orally twice daily. Prophylaxis of DVT following hip or knee replacement surgery: The recommended dose is 2.5 mg orally twice daily.Treatment of DVT and PE: The recommended dose is 10 mg taken orally twice daily for 7 days, followed by 5 mg taken orally twice daily.Reduction in the risk of recurrent DVT and PE following initial therapy: The recommended dose is 2.5 mg taken orally twice daily.

Apixaban is a substrate of both CYP3A4 and P-gp. Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-gp increase exposure to Apixaban and increase the risk of bleeding. Inducers of CYP3A4 and P-gp decrease exposure to Apixaban and increase the risk of stroke.

Apixaban is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: Active pathological bleeding. Severe hypersensitivity reaction to Apixaban (i.e. anaphylactic reactions).

Apixaban can cause a skin rash or severe allergic reaction.

Pregnancy Category B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Apixaban in pregnant women. Treatment is likely to increase the risk of hemorrhage during pregnancy and delivery. Apixaban should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the mother and fetus. Treatment of pregnant rats, rabbits, and mice after implantation until the end of gestation resulted in fetal exposure to apixaban, but was not associated with increased risk for fetal malformations or toxicity. No maternal or fetal deaths were attributed to bleeding. Increased incidence of maternal bleeding was observed in mice, rats, and rabbits at maternal exposures that were 19, 4, and 1 times, respectively, the human exposure of unbound drug, based on area under plasma-concentration time curve (AUC) comparisons at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 10 mg (5 mg twice daily).Nursing Mothers: It is unknown whether apixaban or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Rats excrete apixaban in milk (12% of the maternal dose). Women should be instructed either to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue Apixaban therapy, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Increased Risk of Stroke with Discontinuation of Apixaban Discontinuing Apixaban in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of thrombotic events. An increased rate of stroke was observed during the transition from Apixaban to warfarin in clinical trials in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. If Apixaban must be discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding, consider coverage with another anticoagulant.

There is no antidote to Apixaban. Overdose of Apixaban increases the risk of bleeding. Activated charcoal may be useful in the management of Apixaban overdose.

Keep in a dry place and store below 30°C. Protect from light and keep out of the reach of children.

Anti-coagulants, Anti-platelet drugs, Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics), Oral Anti-coagulants

Apixaban acts by inhibiting coagulation, and thus prevents development of blood clots. As a result of FXa inhibition, apixaban prolongs clotting tests such as prothrombin time (PT), INR, and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). Changes observed in these clotting tests at the expected therapeutic dose, however, are small, subject to a high degree of variability, and not useful in monitoring the anticoagulation effect of apixaban.

Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Apixaban in pregnant women. Treatment is likely to increase the risk of hemorrhage during pregnancy and delivery. Apixaban should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the mother and fetus.Labor and Delivery: Safety and effectiveness of Apixaban during labor and delivery have not been studied in clinical trials. Consider the risks of bleeding and of stroke in using Apixaban in this condition.Nursing Mothers: It is unknown whether Apixaban or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Women should be instructed either to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue Apixaban therapy, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.