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ELIQUIS
apixaban · Tablet, Film Coated
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Factor Xa Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 10 members |
| Factor Xa Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | All 10 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202155-001 | ELIQUIS | TABLET | APIXABAN | Prescription | AB | RLD | |
| 202155-002 | ELIQUIS | TABLET | APIXABAN | Prescription | AB | RLD RS | |
| 202155-003 | ELIQUIS | TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION | APIXABAN | Prescription | — | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Patents and exclusivity
Source: Orange Book| Patent | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1501 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1200 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1302 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1729 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1730 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1301 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1167 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-4178 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1323 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 001 | Yes | U-1502 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 002 | Yes | U-1301 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 002 | Yes | U-1200 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 002 | Yes | U-1302 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 002 | Yes | U-1323 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 002 | Yes | U-4178 | January 25, 2013 |
| 6967208 | November 21, 2026 | 003 | Yes | U-4179 | May 16, 2025 |
| 6967208*PED | May 21, 2027 | 001 | No | — | |
| 6967208*PED | May 21, 2027 | 002 | No | — | |
| 6967208*PED | May 21, 2027 | 003 | No | — | |
| 9326945 | February 24, 2031 | 001 | No | May 26, 2016 | |
| 9326945 | February 24, 2031 | 002 | No | May 26, 2016 | |
| 9326945 | February 24, 2031 | 003 | No | May 16, 2025 | |
| 9326945*PED | August 24, 2031 | 001 | No | — | |
| 9326945*PED | August 24, 2031 | 002 | No | — | |
| 9326945*PED | August 24, 2031 | 003 | No | — |
| Code | Expires | Product |
|---|---|---|
| NPP | April 17, 2028 | 001 |
| NPP | April 17, 2028 | 002 |
| NS | April 17, 2028 | 003 |
| PED | October 17, 2028 | 001 |
| PED | October 17, 2028 | 002 |
| PED | October 17, 2028 | 003 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 42 | Labeling | Approved | June 24, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 40 | Efficacy | Approved | April 17, 2025 | Priority |
| Supplement | 39 | Efficacy | Approved | April 17, 2025 | Priority |
| Supplement | 34 | Labeling | Approved | October 12, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 32 | Labeling | Approved | April 20, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 24 | Labeling | Approved | November 26, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 21 | Labeling | Approved | June 3, 2019 | Standard |
| Supplement | 20 | Labeling | Approved | June 28, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 18 | Labeling | Approved | February 9, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 17 | Labeling | Approved | November 29, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Labeling | Approved | July 20, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 13 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 3, 2016 | Priority |
| Supplement | 14 | REMS | Approved | March 2, 2016 | N/A |
| Supplement | 11 | Labeling | Approved | September 10, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Labeling | Approved | June 16, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 1, 2015 | Priority |
| Supplement | 5 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | March 9, 2015 | Priority |
| Supplement | 6 | Efficacy | Approved | August 21, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | REMS | Approved | August 12, 2014 | N/A |
| Supplement | 7 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 30, 2014 | Priority |
| Supplement | 3 | Efficacy | Approved | March 13, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | January 30, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | October 31, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | July 16, 2013 | Priority |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | December 28, 2012 | Priority |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · June 29, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · June 26, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · December 12, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · December 12, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · April 28, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · April 28, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · October 13, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · October 13, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · October 13, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
- 0 · Supplement · November 27, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · November 27, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · June 5, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · June 4, 2019
- 0 · Supplement · July 6, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · July 5, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · February 14, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · February 12, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · December 1, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · November 30, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · July 22, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · July 21, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · May 3, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · March 4, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · September 14, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · September 11, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · June 19, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2015
- 0 · Supplement · September 10, 2014
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260424). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: (A) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF ELIQUIS INCREASES THE RISK OF THROMBOTIC EVENTS (B) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA (A) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF ELIQUIS INCREASES THE RISK OF THROMBOTIC EVENTS Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant, including ELIQUIS, increases the risk of thrombotic events. If anticoagulation with ELIQUIS is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . (B) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with ELIQUIS who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Consider these risks when scheduling patients for spinal procedures. Factors that can increase the risk of developing epidural or spinal hematomas in these patients include: • use of indwelling epidural catheters • concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants • a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures • a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery • optimal timing between the administration of ELIQUIS and neuraxial procedures is not known [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Monitor patients frequently for signs and symptoms of neurological impairment. If neurological compromise is noted, urgent treatment is necessary [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Consider the benefits and risks before neuraxial intervention in patients anticoagulated or to be anticoagulated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . WARNING: (A) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF ELIQUIS INCREASES THE RISK OF THROMBOTIC EVENTS (B) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. (A) PREMATURE DISCONTINUATION OF ELIQUIS INCREASES THE RISK OF THROMBOTIC EVENTS: Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant, including ELIQUIS, increases the risk of thrombotic events. To reduce this risk, consider coverage with another anticoagulant if ELIQUIS is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy. ( 2.5 , 5.1 , 14.1) (B) SPINAL/EPIDURAL HEMATOMA: Epidural or spinal hematomas may occur in patients treated with ELIQUIS who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia or undergoing spinal puncture. These hematomas may result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Consider these risks when scheduling patients for spinal procedures. (5.3)
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingIndications and Usage ( 1.6 ) 04/2025 Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.6 , 2.7 ) 04/2025 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 , 5.3 ) 04/2025
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ELIQUIS is a factor Xa inhibitor indicated: • to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. (1.1) • for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in adult patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery. (1.2) • for the treatment of DVT and PE, and for the reduction in the risk of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients following initial therapy. (1.3 , 1.4 , 1.5) • Treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and reduction in the risk of recurrent VTE in pediatric patients from birth and older after at least 5 days of initial anticoagulant treatment. (1.6) 1.1 Reduction of Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation ELIQUIS is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. 1.2 Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery ELIQUIS is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in adult patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery. 1.3 Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of adults with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). 1.4 Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of adults with pulmonary embolism (PE). 1.5 Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism ELIQUIS is indicated to reduce the risk of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients following initial therapy. 1.6 Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism and Reduction in the Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Patients ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and reduction in the risk of recurrent VTE in pediatric patients from birth and older after at least 5 days of initial anticoagulant treatment.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Reduction of risk of stroke and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: • The recommended dose is 5 mg orally twice daily. (2.1) • 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. (2.1) • Prophylaxis of DVT following hip or knee replacement surgery: • The recommended dose is 2.5 mg orally twice daily. (2.1) • 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. (2.1) • Reduction in the risk of recurrent DVT and PE following initial therapy: • The recommended dose is 2.5 mg taken orally twice daily. (2.1) 2.1 Recommended Dose Reduction of Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation The recommended dose of ELIQUIS for most patients is 5 mg taken orally twice daily. The recommended dose of ELIQUIS is 2.5 mg twice daily in patients with at least two of the following characteristics: • age greater than or equal to 80 years • body weight less than or equal to 60 kg • serum creatinine greater than or equal to 1.5 mg/dL Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery The recommended dose of ELIQUIS is 2.5 mg taken orally twice daily. The initial dose should be taken 12 to 24 hours after surgery. • In patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, the recommended duration of treatment is 35 days. • In patients undergoing knee replacement surgery, the recommended duration of treatment is 12 days. Treatment of DVT and PE The recommended dose of ELIQUIS is 10 mg taken orally twice daily for the first 7 days of therapy. After 7 days, the recommended dose is 5 mg taken orally twice daily. Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of DVT and PE The recommended dose of ELIQUIS is 2.5 mg taken orally twice daily after at least 6 months of treatment for DVT or PE [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] . 2.2 Missed Dose If a dose of ELIQUIS is not taken at the scheduled time, the dose should be taken as soon as possible on the same day and twice-daily administration should be resumed. The dose should not be doubled to make up for a missed dose. 2.3 Temporary Interruption for Surgery and Other Interventions ELIQUIS should be discontinued at least 48 hours prior to elective surgery or invasive procedures with a moderate or high risk of unacceptable or clinically significant bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . ELIQUIS should be discontinued at least 24 hours prior to elective surgery or invasive procedures with a low risk of bleeding or where the bleeding would be non-critical in location and easily controlled. Bridging anticoagulation during the 24 to 48 hours after stopping ELIQUIS and prior to the intervention is not generally required. ELIQUIS should be restarted after the surgical or other procedures as soon as adequate hemostasis has been established. 2.4 Converting from or to ELIQUIS Switching from warfarin to ELIQUIS: Warfarin should be discontinued and ELIQUIS started when the international normalized ratio (INR) is below 2.0. Switching from ELIQUIS to warfarin: ELIQUIS affects INR, so that initial INR measurements during the transition to warfarin may not be useful for determining the appropriate dose of warfarin. One approach is to discontinue ELIQUIS and begin both a parenteral anticoagulant and warfarin at the time the next dose of ELIQUIS would have been taken, discontinuing the parenteral anticoagulant when INR reaches an acceptable range. Switching from ELIQUIS to anticoagulants other than warfarin (oral or parenteral): Discontinue ELIQUIS and begin taking the new anticoagulant other than warfarin at the usual time of the next dose of ELIQUIS. Switching from anticoagulants other than warfarin (oral or parenteral) to ELIQUIS: Discontinue the an …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS • 0.5 mg, pink, round, film-coated tablets for oral suspension packaged in packets. 1-count (0.5 mg), 3-count (1.5 mg), and 4-count (2 mg). • 2.5 mg, yellow, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets with “893” debossed on one side and “21⁄2” on the other side. • 5 mg, pink, oval-shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets with “894” debossed on one side and “5” on the other side. • 0.15 mg, white to pale yellow powder for oral suspension, in a yellow opaque capsule marked “898”. • Tablets: 2.5 mg and 5 mg (3) • Tablet For Oral Suspension: 0.5 mg (3) • For Oral Suspension: 0.15 mg in a yellow opaque capsule (3)
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ELIQUIS is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: • Active pathological bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] • Severe hypersensitivity reaction to ELIQUIS (e.g., anaphylactic reactions) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] • Active pathological bleeding (4) • Severe hypersensitivity to ELIQUIS (4)
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • ELIQUIS can cause serious, potentially fatal, bleeding. Promptly evaluate signs and symptoms of blood loss. An agent to reverse the anti-factor Xa activity of apixaban is available. (5.2) • Prosthetic heart valves: ELIQUIS use not recommended. (5.4) • Increased Risk of Thrombosis in Patients with Triple Positive Antiphospholipid Syndrome: ELIQUIS use not recommended. (5.6) 5.1 Increased Risk of Thrombotic Events after Premature Discontinuation Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant, including ELIQUIS, in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of thrombotic events. An increased rate of stroke was observed during the transition from ELIQUIS to warfarin in clinical trials in atrial fibrillation patients. If ELIQUIS is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . 5.2 Bleeding ELIQUIS increases the risk of bleeding and can cause serious, potentially fatal, bleeding [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Concomitant use of drugs affecting hemostasis increases the risk of bleeding. These include aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, other anticoagulants, heparin, thrombolytic agents, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] . Advise patients of signs and symptoms of blood loss and to report them immediately or go to an emergency room. Discontinue ELIQUIS in patients with active pathological hemorrhage. Reversal of Anticoagulant Effect A specific reversal agent (andexanet alfa) antagonizing the pharmacodynamic effect of apixaban is available for adults. However, its safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients (refer to the USPI of andexanet alfa). The pharmacodynamic effect of ELIQUIS can be expected to persist for at least 24 hours after the last dose, i.e., for about two drug half-lives. Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC), activated prothrombin complex concentrate or recombinant factor VIIa may be considered, but have not been evaluated in clinical studies [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . When PCCs are used, monitoring for the anticoagulation effect of apixaban using a clotting test (PT, INR, or aPTT) or anti-factor Xa (FXa) activity is not useful and is not recommended. Activated oral charcoal reduces absorption of apixaban, thereby lowering apixaban plasma concentration [see Overdosage (10)] . Hemodialysis does not appear to have a substantial impact on apixaban exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Protamine sulfate and vitamin K are not expected to affect the anticoagulant activity of apixaban. There is no experience with antifibrinolytic agents (tranexamic acid, aminocaproic acid) in individuals receiving apixaban. There is no experience with systemic hemostatics (desmopressin) in individuals receiving ELIQUIS, and they are not expected to be effective as a reversal agent. 5.3 Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia or Puncture When neuraxial anesthesia (spinal/epidural anesthesia) or spinal/epidural puncture is employed, patients treated with antithrombotic agents for prevention of thromboembolic complications are at risk of developing an epidural or spinal hematoma which can result in long-term or permanent paralysis. The risk of these events may be increased by the postoperative use of indwelling epidural catheters or the concomitant use of medicinal products affecting hemostasis. Indwelling epidural or intrathecal catheters should not be removed earlier than 24 hours after the last administration of ELIQUIS. The next dose of ELIQUIS should not be administered earlier than 5 hours after the removal of the catheter. The risk may also be increased by traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal puncture. If traum …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the prescribing information. • Increased Risk of Thrombotic Events After Premature Discontinuation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia or Puncture [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (>1%) are related to bleeding. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Reduction of Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation The safety of ELIQUIS was evaluated in the ARISTOTLE and AVERROES studies [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , including 11,284 patients exposed to ELIQUIS 5 mg twice daily and 602 patients exposed to ELIQUIS 2.5 mg twice daily. The duration of ELIQUIS exposure was ≥12 months for 9375 patients and ≥24 months for 3369 patients in the two studies. In ARISTOTLE, the mean duration of exposure was 89 weeks (>15,000 patient-years). In AVERROES, the mean duration of exposure was approximately 59 weeks (>3000 patient-years). The most common reason for treatment discontinuation in both studies was for bleeding-related adverse reactions; in ARISTOTLE this occurred in 1.7% and 2.5% of patients treated with ELIQUIS and warfarin, respectively, and in AVERROES, in 1.5% and 1.3% on ELIQUIS and aspirin, respectively. Bleeding in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation in ARISTOTLE and AVERROES Tables 1 and 2 show the number of patients experiencing major bleeding during the treatment period and the bleeding rate (percentage of subjects with at least one bleeding event per 100 patient-years) in ARISTOTLE and AVERROES. Table 1: Bleeding Events in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation in ARISTOTLE* ELIQUIS N=9088 n (per 100 pt-year) Warfarin N=9052 n (per 100 pt-year) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) P-value Major † 327 (2.13) 462 (3.09) 0.69 (0.60, 0.80) 15,000 patient-years). In AVERROES, the mean duration of exposure was approximately 59 weeks (>3000 patient-years). The most common reason for treatment discontinuation in both studies was for bleeding-related adverse reactions; in ARISTOTLE this occurred in 1.7% and 2.5% of patients treated with ELIQUIS and warfarin, respectively, and in AVERROES, in 1.5% and 1.3% on ELIQUIS and aspirin, respectively. Bleeding in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation in ARISTOTLE and AVERROES Tables 1 and 2 show the number of patients experiencing major bleeding during the treatment period and the bleeding rate (percentage of subjects with at least one bleeding event per 100 patient-years) in ARISTOTLE and AVERROES. Table 1: Bleeding Events in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation in ARISTOTLE* ELIQUIS N=9088 n (per 100 pt-year) Warfarin N=9052 n (per 100 pt-year) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) P-value Major † 327 (2.13) 462 (3.09) 0.69 (0.60, 0.80) <0.0001 Intracranial (ICH) ‡ 52 (0.33) 125 (0.82) 0.41 (0.30, 0.57) - Hemorrhagic stroke § 38 (0.24) 74 (0.49) 0.51 (0.34, 0.75) - Other ICH 15 (0.10) 51 (0.34) 0.29 (0.16, 0.51) - Gastrointestinal (GI) ¶ 128 (0.83) 141 (0.93) 0.89 (0.70, 1.14) - Fatal** 10 (0.06) 37 (0.24) 0.27 (0.13, 0.53) - Intracranial 4 (0.03) 30 (0.20) 0.13 (0.05, 0.37) - Non-intracranial 6 (0.04) 7 (0.05) 0.84 (0.28, 2.15) - * Bleeding events within each subcategory were counted once per subject, but subjects may have contributed events to multiple endpoints. Bleeding events were counted during treatment or within 2 days of stopping study treatment (on-treatment period). † Defined as clinically overt bleeding accomp …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increase blood levels of apixaban. Reduce ELIQUIS dose or avoid coadministration. ( 2.6 , 7.1 , 12.3) • Simultaneous use of combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducers reduces blood levels of apixaban: Avoid concomitant use. (7.2 , 12.3) 7.1 Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors For patients receiving ELIQUIS 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily, the dose of ELIQUIS should be decreased by 50% when coadministered with drugs that are combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir) [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . For patients receiving ELIQUIS at a dose of 2.5 mg twice daily, avoid coadministration with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Concomitant administration of combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors has not been studied in pediatric patients. Apixaban is a substrate of both CYP3A4 and P-gp. Concomitant use with drugs that are combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases exposure to apixaban [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] which increases the risk for bleeding. Clarithromycin Although clarithromycin is a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, pharmacokinetic data suggest that no dose adjustment is necessary with concomitant administration with ELIQUIS [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.2 Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid concomitant use of ELIQUIS with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, St. John’s wort) because such drugs will decrease exposure to apixaban [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Apixaban is a substrate of both CYP3A4 and P-gp. Concomitant use with drugs that are combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inducers decreases exposure to apixaban [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] which increases the risk for stroke and other thromboembolic events. 7.3 Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents Coadministration of antiplatelet agents, fibrinolytics, heparin, aspirin, and chronic NSAID use increases the risk of bleeding. APPRAISE-2, a placebo-controlled clinical trial of ELIQUIS in high-risk, post-acute coronary syndrome patients treated with aspirin or the combination of aspirin and clopidogrel, was terminated early due to a higher rate of bleeding with ELIQUIS compared to placebo. The rate of ISTH major bleeding was 2.8% per year with ELIQUIS versus 0.6% per year with placebo in patients receiving single antiplatelet therapy and was 5.9% per year with ELIQUIS versus 2.5% per year with placebo in those receiving dual antiplatelet therapy. In ARISTOTLE, concomitant use of aspirin increased the bleeding risk on ELIQUIS from 1.8% per year to 3.4% per year and concomitant use of aspirin and warfarin increased the bleeding risk from 2.7% per year to 4.6% per year. In this clinical trial, there was limited (2.3%) use of dual antiplatelet therapy with ELIQUIS.
7.1 Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors For patients receiving ELIQUIS 5 mg or 10 mg twice daily, the dose of ELIQUIS should be decreased by 50% when coadministered with drugs that are combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir) [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . For patients receiving ELIQUIS at a dose of 2.5 mg twice daily, avoid coadministration with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Concomitant administration of combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors has not been studied in pediatric patients. Apixaban is a substrate of both CYP3A4 and P-gp. Concomitant use with drugs that are combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors increases exposure to apixaban [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] which increases the risk for bleeding. Clarithromycin Although clarithromycin is a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A …
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: Not recommended. (8.1) • Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. (8.2) • Severe Hepatic Impairment: Not recommended. (8.7 , 12.2) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited available data on ELIQUIS use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse developmental outcomes. Treatment may increase the risk of bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were seen when apixaban was administered to rats (orally), rabbits (intravenously) and mice (orally) during organogenesis at unbound apixaban exposure levels up to 4, 1 and 19 times, respectively, the human exposure based on area under plasma-concentration time curve (AUC) at the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) of 5 mg twice daily. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk Pregnancy confers an increased risk of thromboembolism that is higher for women with underlying thromboembolic disease and certain high-risk pregnancy conditions. Published data describe that women with a previous history of venous thrombosis are at high risk for recurrence during pregnancy. Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions Use of anticoagulants, including ELIQUIS, may increase the risk of bleeding in the fetus and neonate. Labor or delivery All patients receiving anticoagulants, including pregnant women, are at risk for bleeding. ELIQUIS use during labor or delivery in women who are receiving neuraxial anesthesia may result in epidural or spinal hematomas. Consider use of a shorter acting anticoagulant as delivery approaches [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Data Animal Data No developmental toxicities were observed when apixaban was administered during organogenesis to rats (orally), rabbits (intravenously) and mice (orally) at unbound apixaban exposure levels 4, 1, and 19 times, respectively, the human exposures at the MRHD. There was no evidence of fetal bleeding, although conceptus exposure was confirmed in rats and rabbits. Oral administration of apixaban to rat dams from gestation day 6 through lactation day 21 at maternal unbound apixaban exposures ranging from 1.4 to 5 times the human exposures at the MRHD was not associated with reduced maternal mortality or reduced conceptus/neonatal viability, although increased incidences of peri-vaginal bleeding were observed in dams at all doses. There was no evidence of neonatal bleeding. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of apixaban or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Apixaban and/or its metabolites were present in the milk of rats (see Data). Because human exposure through milk is unknown, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with ELIQUIS. Data Animal Data Maximal plasma concentrations were observed after 30 minutes following a single oral administration of a 5 mg dose to lactating rats. Maximal milk concentrations were observed 6 hours after dosing. The milk to plasma AUC (0-24) ratio is 30:1 indicating that apixaban can accumulate in milk. The concentrations of apixaban in animal milk does not necessarily predict the concentration of drug in human milk. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Females of reproductive potential requiring anticoagulation should discuss pregnancy planning with their physician. The risk of clinically significant uterine bleeding, potentially requiring gynecological surgical interventions, identified with oral anticoagulants including E …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Apixaban is a selective inhibitor of FXa. It does not require antithrombin III for antithrombotic activity. Apixaban inhibits free and clot-bound FXa, and prothrombinase activity. Apixaban has no direct effect on platelet aggregation, but indirectly inhibits platelet aggregation induced by thrombin. By inhibiting FXa, apixaban decreases thrombin generation and thrombus development.
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION ELIQUIS (apixaban), a factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor, is chemically described as 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-7-oxo-6-[4-(2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)phenyl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1 H -pyrazolo[3,4- c ]pyridine-3-carboxamide. Its molecular formula is C 25 H 25 N 5 O 4 , which corresponds to a molecular weight of 459.5. Apixaban has the following structural formula: Apixaban is a white to pale-yellow powder. At physiological pH (1.2-6.8), apixaban does not ionize; its aqueous solubility across the physiological pH range is ~0.04 mg/mL. ELIQUIS tablets 2.5 mg and 5 mg are available for oral administration and contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulfate, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and yellow iron oxide (2.5 mg tablets) or red iron oxide (5 mg tablets). ELIQUIS 0.5 mg film coated tablets for oral suspension are supplied in packets containing 1 (0.5 mg), 3 (1.5 mg) or 4 (2 mg) apixaban tablets. The inactive ingredients are anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulfate, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and red iron oxide. ELIQUIS SPRINKLE 0.15 mg for oral suspension is supplied as a white to off-white powder in capsules, which contain 0.15 mg apixaban and the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose and sugar spheres. Apixaban Chemical Structure
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE Overdose of ELIQUIS increases the risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . In controlled clinical trials, orally administered apixaban in healthy subjects at doses up to 50 mg daily for 3 to 7 days (25 mg twice daily for 7 days or 50 mg once daily for 3 days) had no clinically relevant adverse effects. In healthy subjects, administration of activated charcoal 2 and 6 hours after ingestion of a 20-mg dose of apixaban reduced mean apixaban AUC by 50% and 27%, respectively. Thus, administration of activated charcoal may be useful in the management of ELIQUIS overdose or accidental ingestion. An agent to reverse the anti-factor Xa activity of apixaban is available.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied ELIQUIS (apixaban) tablets for oral use, ELIQUIS (apixaban) tablets for oral suspension, and ELIQUIS SPRINKLE (apixaban) for oral suspension are available as listed in the table below. Strength Dosage form/Description Markings Package Size / NDC Code 2.5 mg Film-coated Tablet Yellow, round, biconvex Debossed with “893” on one side and “21⁄2” on the other side Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-0612-0 Bottles of approximately 4140 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-0612-8 5 mg Film-coated Tablet Pink, oval, biconvex Debossed with “894” on one side and “5” on the other side Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-0613-0 Bottles of approximately 2040 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-0613-8 Storage and Handling Store ELIQUIS and ELIQUIS SPRINKLE at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
How Supplied ELIQUIS (apixaban) tablets for oral use, ELIQUIS (apixaban) tablets for oral suspension, and ELIQUIS SPRINKLE (apixaban) for oral suspension are available as listed in the table below. Strength Dosage form/Description Markings Package Size / NDC Code 2.5 mg Film-coated Tablet Yellow, round, biconvex Debossed with “893” on one side and “21⁄2” on the other side Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-0612-0 Bottles of approximately 4140 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-0612-8 5 mg Film-coated Tablet Pink, oval, biconvex Debossed with “894” on one side and “5” on the other side Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-0613-0 Bottles of approximately 2040 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-0613-8
How Supplied ELIQUIS (apixaban) tablets for oral use, ELIQUIS (apixaban) tablets for oral suspension, and ELIQUIS SPRINKLE (apixaban) for oral suspension are available as listed in the table below. Strength Dosage form/Description Markings Package Size / NDC Code 2.5 mg Film-coated Tablet Yellow, round, biconvex Debossed with “893” on one side and “21⁄2” on the other side Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-0612-0 Bottles of approximately 4140 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-0612-8 5 mg Film-coated Tablet Pink, oval, biconvex Debossed with “894” on one side and “5” on the other side Overbagged with 10 film-coated tablets per bag, NDC 55154-0613-0 Bottles of approximately 2040 film-coated tablets, NDC 55154-0613-8
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: APIXABAN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-1436-0 | 50090-1436 | A-S Medication Solutions | 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (50090-1436-0) | November 28, 2014 |
| 50090-1437-0 | 50090-1437 | A-S Medication Solutions | 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (50090-1437-0) | November 28, 2014 |
| 50090-6451-0 | 50090-6451 | A-S Medication Solutions | 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (50090-6451-0) | April 24, 2023 |
| 50090-6454-0 | 50090-6454 | A-S Medication Solutions | 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (50090-6454-0) | April 27, 2023 |
| 71610-662-09 | 71610-662 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 9000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (71610-662-09) | September 8, 2022 |
| 71610-662-18 | 71610-662 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 3000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (71610-662-18) | October 17, 2022 |
| 71610-662-42 | 71610-662 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 1800 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (71610-662-42) | January 27, 2025 |
| 71610-662-80 | 71610-662 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 180 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (71610-662-80) | February 1, 2023 |
| 71610-811-42 | 71610-811 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 1800 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (71610-811-42) | January 27, 2025 |
| 71610-811-80 | 71610-811 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 180 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (71610-811-80) | January 27, 2025 |
| 71610-811-83 | 71610-811 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 3600 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (71610-811-83) | March 28, 2024 |
| 55154-0612-0 | 55154-0612 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 BAG (55154-0612-0) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 28, 2012 |
| 55154-0612-8 | 55154-0612 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | 4140 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (55154-0612-8) | December 28, 2012 |
| 55154-0613-0 | 55154-0613 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 BAG (55154-0613-0) / 1 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 28, 2012 |
| 55154-0613-8 | 55154-0613 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | 2040 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (55154-0613-8) | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0893-21 | 0003-0893 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0003-0893-21) | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0893-31 | 0003-0893 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0003-0893-31) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0893-91 | 0003-0893 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0003-0893-91) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0894-21 | 0003-0894 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0003-0894-21) | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0894-31 | 0003-0894 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0003-0894-31) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0894-70 | 0003-0894 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 74 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0003-0894-70) | June 1, 2017 |
| 0003-0894-91 | 0003-0894 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0003-0894-91) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | December 28, 2012 |
| 82804-085-30 | 82804-085 | Proficient Rx LP | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (82804-085-30) | May 30, 2024 |
| 82804-085-31 | 82804-085 | Proficient Rx LP | 3 BLISTER PACK in 1 BAG (82804-085-31) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK | June 27, 2024 |
| 70518-4462-0 | 70518-4462 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK (70518-4462-0) | August 29, 2025 |
| 50090-1436 | 50090-1436 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 50090-1437 | 50090-1437 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 50090-6451 | 50090-6451 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 50090-6454 | 50090-6454 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 71610-662 | 71610-662 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 71610-811 | 71610-811 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 55154-0612 | 55154-0612 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 55154-0613 | 55154-0613 | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0893 | 0003-0893 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 0003-0894 | 0003-0894 | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 82804-085 | 82804-085 | Proficient Rx LP | — | December 28, 2012 |
| 70518-4462 | 70518-4462 | REMEDYREPACK INC. | — | August 29, 2025 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Orange Book | FDA | Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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