Comparing Rivaroxaban vs Apixaban
Rivaroxaban | Apixaban |
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Rivaroxaban | Apixaban |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Congenital Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement... View more |
Prescription only
Apixaban 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 |
Related suggestions Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
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More about Rivaroxaban | More about Apixaban | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Rivaroxaban has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 245 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
Apixaban has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 267 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: rivaroxaban side effects in more detail. |
See also: apixaban side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Xarelto | Eliquis | |
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. | ||
13 hours |
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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 | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 | ||
A total of 367 drugs are known to interact with rivaroxaban:
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A total of 374 drugs are known to interact with apixaban:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
July 01, 2011 |
December 28, 2012 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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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.
Further information
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