Comparing Eliquis vs Coumadin
| Eliquis (apixaban) | Coumadin (warfarin) |
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| Eliquis (apixaban) | Coumadin (warfarin) |
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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
Coumadin is effective at "thinning the blood" (reducing the ability of the blood to clot); however, several factors can affect blood levels including diet, ethnicity, other medications, and illness... View more |
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| More about Eliquis (apixaban) | More about Coumadin (warfarin) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Eliquis has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Coumadin has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Eliquis prices |
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N/A |
Other warfarin brands include: Jantoven | ||||||||
| 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 |
72 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
For Women With Mechanical Heart Valves
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
For Other Pregnant Populations See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 388 drugs are known to interact with Eliquis:
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A total of 649 drugs are known to interact with Coumadin:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 28, 2012 |
June 08, 1954 |
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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.
Further information
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