Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants

Pradaxa (dabigatran) is used to lower the chance of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. Pradaxa is less popular than other anticoagulants. There are currently generic alternatives to Pradaxa.

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Eliquis (apixaban) is used to lower the chance of stroke in people with a medical condition called atrial fibrillation. Eliquis is a direct acting anticoagulant, which works by thinning the blood to prevent blood clots from forming. The most common form of Eliquis is a 2.5mg tablet. It is also avalible as a 5mg tablet. There are currently no generic alternatives for Eliquis. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons, manufacturer programs, or cash prices may be lower.

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant blood thinner used to treat and prevent blood clots that are related to certain conditions involving the heart and blood vessels. Xarelto is a direct acting oral anticoagulant which works by thinning the blood to prevent blood clots from forming. The most common form of Xarelto is a 20mg tablet. It is also avalible as a titration pack and a bottle of oral solution. There are currently no generic alternatives for Xarelto. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons, manufacturer programs, or cash prices may be lower.

EDOXABAN prevents and treats blood clots. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in people with Afib (atrial fibrillation). It belongs to a group of medications called blood thinners.

Apixaban is part of the Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulants class and treats Deep Vein Thrombosis, Stroke Risk Reduction and Pulmonary Embolism. Direct-acting oral anticoagulants are used to reduce the risk of stroke and treat deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation.

They work by thinning the blood to prevent blood clots from forming. Apixaban is only available as a generic drug.