Eliquis

Eliquis is a prescription medication used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and serious heart valve problems in people who have atrial fibrillation. It’s also used to reduce the risk of blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) in adults who have a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Eliquis is an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. This medicine reduces your risk of stroke, heart attack, and serious heart valve problems. Eliquis is used to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation (AFib). Eliquis may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Eliquis is used to treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). This medicine is also used to reduce the risk of stroke and serious blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by a heart valve problem. Eliquis is not used to treat a heart valve problem. Eliquis is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This can raise your risk for blood clots or other problems, such as heart failure or stroke. Your doctor may prescribe Eliquis if you have atrial fibrillation and are at high risk for having a stroke, heart attack, or blood clot due to this condition. Eliquis is sometimes taken together with aspirin if you cannot take warfarin. Eliquis is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) used to treat or prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Eliquis belongs to a group of medicines called direct oral anticoagulants. It works by preventing your blood from clotting too much, so that it can flow normally through the body.