Apixaban 2.5 mg is an anticoagulant or "blood thinner" medication used to prevent and treat blood clots
Preventing stroke and systemic blood clots in individuals with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat condition). A lower dose of 2.5 mg twice a day is often prescribed for patients over 80 years old, weighing less than 60 kg, or with kidney problems.
Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients who have recently undergone hip or knee replacement surgery.
Reducing the risk of recurrence of DVT and PE after at least 6 months of initial treatment.
