Apixaban
On this page
- About apixaban
- Key facts
- Who can and cannot take apixaban
- How and when to take apixaban
- Bleeding and what to do about it
- Side effects
- How to cope with side effects of apixaban
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Cautions with other medicines
- Common questions about apixaban
1. About apixaban
Apixaban is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner.
It makes your blood flow through your veins more easily. This means your blood will be less likely to make a dangerous blood clot