eliquis

How long does Apixaban stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of apixaban is about 12 hours — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. Apixaban is not a prodrug, and the label states unchanged apixaban is the major plasma component with no active circulating metabolites — so nothing outlasts the parent drug. The ~12-hour figure applies to healthy adults with normal organ function; apixaban is cleared partly by the kidneys (about 27% renal excretion), so exposure rises with declining kidney function, in older adults, and with hepatic impairment, which can lengthen how long it stays in the system.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: ELIQUIS (apixaban) tablet, film coated — FDA label (DailyMed).

Frequently asked questions

What does Eliquis treat?

Eliquis (Apixaban) may be used to treat pulmonary embolism, venous thrombosis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

Is there a coupon or discount for Eliquis?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Eliquis. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Eliquis?

Eliquis is marketed by Bristol. You can see Bristol's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Eliquis a brand-name or generic drug?

Eliquis is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Apixaban. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Apixaban are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Eliquis available over the counter?

No. Eliquis is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Eliquis come in?

Eliquis is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Eliquis?

Eliquis is classified as factor xa inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Eliquis FDA-registered?

Eliquis is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA220073. You can verify this on its official FDA label.