Comparing Eliquis vs Enoxaparin
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| Eliquis (apixaban) | Enoxaparin |
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Prescription only
Eliquis reduces the clotting ability of the blood and is used in the treatment and prevention of several medical conditions associated with blood clots. It does not require monitoring, and an... View more |
Prescription only
Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that is given by an injection just under the skin and is used in the treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and some other conditions. Routine blood tests are... View more |
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| More about Eliquis (apixaban) | More about Enoxaparin | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Eliquis has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 215 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Enoxaparin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
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See also: Eliquis side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: enoxaparin side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Eliquis prices |
View all enoxaparin prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Clexane, Clexane Forte, Lovenox | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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12 hours |
2 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 359 drugs are known to interact with Eliquis:
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A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with enoxaparin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 28, 2012 |
March 29, 1993 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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