Apixaban alternative names?

Q: Apixaban alternative names?

Apixaban is sold under a single brand name worldwide— Eliquis —so the main “alternative” names you’ll see are the generic and the brand: Name Description Apixaban The generic, International Nonproprietary Name (INN). Apixaban Sodium The salt form used in the formulation. Eliquis® The branded drug name (used in the United States, Canada, EU, Australia, etc.). Eliquis 5 mg / Eliquis 2.5 mg The two tablet strengths available under the Eliquis brand. Eliquis LA (if applicable) A once‑daily long‑acting formulation that some manufacturers are developing or have introduced. Short answer: Apixaban is the generic name; Eliquis is the only brand name you’ll encounter in the market.

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Apixaban is sold under a single brand name worldwide—Eliquis—so the main “alternative” names you’ll see are the generic and the brand:

Name	Description
Apixaban	The generic, International Nonproprietary Name (INN).
Apixaban Sodium	The salt form used in the formulation.
Eliquis®	The branded drug name (used in the United States, Canada, EU, Australia, etc.).
Eliquis 5 mg / Eliquis 2.5 mg	The two tablet strengths available under the Eliquis brand.
Eliquis LA (if applicable)	A once‑daily long‑acting formulation that some manufacturers are developing or have introduced.

Short answer: Apixaban is the generic name; Eliquis is the only brand name you’ll encounter in the market.

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