Comparing Eliquis vs Heparin
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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
Heparin reduces the ability of the blood to clot and is used to treat or prevent blood clots. Heparin is given by injection and excessive bleeding is its main side effect. Laboratory monitoring... View more |
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| More about Eliquis (apixaban) | More about Heparin | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
Heparin has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Eliquis prices |
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N/A |
Heparin Sodium | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
3 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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with Eliquis:
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A total of 229 drugs are known to interact with Heparin:
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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 |
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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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