Comparing Eliquis vs Fragmin
Eliquis | Fragmin |
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Eliquis (apixaban) | Fragmin (dalteparin) |
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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
Prescribed for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Abdominal Surgery, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Orthopedic Surgery, Angina, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement... View more |
Related suggestions Deep Vein Thrombosis, Prophylaxis
Venous Thromboembolism
Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement Surgery
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More about Eliquis (apixaban) | More about Fragmin (dalteparin) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Eliquis has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 237 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Fragmin has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Eliquis side effects in more detail. |
See also: Fragmin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Eliquis prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||
12 hours |
5 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 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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with Eliquis:
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A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Fragmin:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
December 28, 2012 |
December 22, 1994 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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