Warfarin has been the anticoagulant of choice for decades. The drug is effective, but competition has increased due to new anticoagulants like Eliquis (Apixaban).
Learn more about the new treatment, its testing and areas where it is superior to older treatments. Why are doctors prescribing it over treatments that have been around for decades now?
Eliquis: A Short History
Eliquis (also known as Apixaban) is an effective and popular anticoagulant. Since 2011, it has been approved for use in Europe, the UK and the US. It’s been used for a long time to treat patients who are recovering from hip and knee replacements.
Patients with strokes and a history of blood-clotting can also benefit from this medication. Warfarin is a safer and more convenient alternative. It doesn’t need to be monitored by a specialist or require blood tests.
What is the best way to get it?
Eliquis can be taken orally. It is a prescription-only drug in the UK and most other parts of the globe. It’s still not the most difficult anticoagulant to obtain, as it is available from reputable online pharmacies.
It is usually available in 2.5mg and 5mg tablets. It would be necessary to consult with a GP or online before ordering.
Online forms are a great way to find out if a patient needs a certain treatment. Online doctors and pharmacists reject many orders when they feel the information is not correct.
Known side-effects
Eliquis and Apixaban, like many other treatments may not be suitable for everyone. You may develop an allergy to the ingredient or other ingredients in the formulation of the pill. Allergic individuals are more likely to experience hives, breathing difficulties, or mild swelling.
In worst-case scenarios, Eliquis can also cause bleeding. Eliquis can cause bleeding when combined with other medications such as aspirin, heparin or antiplatelet drugs. This is also not something which works immediately after taking an anticoagulant treatment.
What is the difference between Eliquis and Warfarin (Apixaban?
Both Warfarin, and Apixaban, are commonly used anticoagulants to treat atrial flutter. The latter drug was developed as a safer alternative. Is it now the best drug on the market or not?
Early studies have shown that Apixaban and generic alternatives such as Eliquis, are superior. They are not necessarily better at preventing blood-clots but have fewer side effects.
Apixaban has been shown to reduce the risk of bleeding by several percentages in older patients. Particularly when it comes to intracranial hemorrhage.
According to studies, the rate of haemorrhagic ischemic stroke in patients who take Apixaban is about 50% lower than that in those taking Warfarin.
Apixaban is the better product for most cases because it can be administered orally and requires less doctor monitoring.
Warfarin has also been known to cause side effects more often, particularly in patients with atrial flutter. After prolonged use, the drug can lose its effectiveness or cause more side effects.
NOACs such as Eliquis and Apixaban, which are anticoagulants without vitamin K, have replaced what used to be the only treatment accepted for stroke prevention and atrial fibrillation.
These treatments have a superior safety profile and allow patients to have more freedom with certain foods and drinks. Warfarin is associated with strict diets, constant monitoring and blood tests.
Consult your GP first
Apixaban could be prescribed by your GP if this is the first time you are taking an anticoagulant. If you have been taking Warfarin for some time, it may be difficult to switch quickly without consulting your doctor first.
It has been reported that some patients do not respond well to a simple switch in treatment. Not everyone is a fan of Eliquis, or Apixaban. This is a potentially dangerous treatment that requires a lot of lifestyle changes. It’s best to consult your GP first.
If you already know the type of treatment you require, ordering it online from the comforts of your home should not be a problem.
