My doctor put me on Eliquis. I have had no problems with it, except the cost! Is there something comparable that is less expensive? — D.C. Answer: Apixaban (Eliquis) is one of the new oral ...

Purpose The pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of apixaban are reviewed. Summary Apixaban is an oral, direct, selective factor Xa inhibitor with a rapid onset of action.