Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Drug profile · INN

apixaban

apixaban (ELIQUIS) is a coagulation factor x inhibitor. Associated with Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved PMDA: approved Blood and blood forming organs (B01) B01AF02
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 13
News articles 0
Drug details — apixaban
US status
approved
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
Route
FILM COATED
Patents
0
Programs
13
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

apixaban (ELIQUIS) is a coagulation factor x inhibitor. Associated with Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN apixaban
Brand ELIQUIS
Mechanism Coagulation factor X inhibitor
Target Coagulation factor X
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
Route FILM COATED
Formulation FOR SUSPENSION
ATC code B01AF02

Mechanism of action

Coagulation factor X inhibitor

Primary target: Coagulation factor X

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP240889 Phase 3 · PARItec · Aortic bioprothesis implanted patient for valvular heart dis
  2. Apixaban Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Cerebral Vein Thrombosis
  3. CA073-1020 Phase 3 · Celgene · High-risk Large B-cell Lymphoma
  4. D9604C00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Reversal of anticoagulation effect in patients on a FXa inhi
  5. P170916J Phase 3 · PARItec · Intrahepatic non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
  6. R7508-DVT-24116 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Thromboembolic disease
  7. 01API2024 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients
  8. 02API2024 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients

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  4. clopidogrel Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
  5. dabigatran etexilate Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
  6. eltrombopag Blood and blood forming organs (B02)

Frequently asked questions

What is apixaban?

apixaban (ELIQUIS) is a coagulation factor x inhibitor. Associated with Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: film coated. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for apixaban?

ELIQUIS is a marketed brand name for apixaban. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of apixaban?

apixaban has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.