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apixabannoun
An experimental drug with potential applications as an anticoagulant.
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Apixaban
Apixaban, sold under the brand name Eliquis, is an anticoagulant medication used to treat and prevent blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation through directly inhibiting factor Xa. Specifically it is used to prevent blood clots following hip or knee replacement and in those with a history of prior clots. It is used as an alternative to warfarin and does not require monitoring by blood tests or dietary restrictions. It is taken by mouth.Common side effects include bleeding and nausea. Other side effects may include bleeding around the spine and allergic reactions. Use is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use appears to be relatively safe in those with mild kidney problems. Compared to warfarin it has fewer interactions with other medications. It is a direct factor Xa inhibitor.In 2007, Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb began development of apixaban as an anticoagulant. Apixaban was approved for medical use in the European Union in May 2011, and in the United States in December 2012. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. In 2020, it was the 48th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States with more than 13 million prescriptions. It is available as a generic medication.
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Apixaban
Apixaban is an anticoagulant for the prevention of venous thromboembolism and venous thromboembolic events. It is a direct factor Xa inhibitor. Apixaban has been available in Europe since May 2011 and was approved for preventing venous thromboembolism after elective hip or knee replacement. The FDA approved apixaban in December 2012 with an indication of reducing the risk of stroke and dangerous blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation that is not caused by a heart valve problem. The drug was developed in a joint venture by Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of apixaban in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of apixaban in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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