What is the risk of using Eliquis if I have an artificial heart valve?
Question posted by countrysquire339 on 6 Jan 2025
Last updated on 6 January 2025
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There is a moderate interaction , meaning:
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Moderate
Factor Xa inhibitors (applies to Eliquis) valvular heart disease
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mitral Stenosis
The use of some factor Xa inhibitors (including apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban) is not recommended in patients with prosthetic heart valves; safety and efficacy have not been established in such patients.
Source: https://www.drugs.com/disease-interactions/apixaban,eliquis.html#Valvular_Heart_Disease
Do speak with your Cardiologist.
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