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Discover everything you need to know about Thrombosis with our collection of informative articles, related drugs and clinic lists.
Drugs Related to Thrombosis
Drugs
Apixaban
Used for: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Postoperative venous thromboprophylaxis, Prevention of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation, Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Chinese name:
阿哌沙班
Clopidogrel
Used for: Prevention of thromboembolic events, Treatment of the acute coronary syndrome
Chinese name:
氯吡多
Dipyridamole
Used for: Prevention of thromboembolic events
Chinese name:
雙嘧達莫
Eliquis
Used for: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Postoperative venous thromboprophylaxis, Prevention of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation, Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Chinese name:
凝血通
Heparin
Used for: Bruises, Superficial thrombophlebitis, Varicose veins
Chinese name:
肝素
Heparinoid
Used for: Bruises, Superficial hematoma, Superficial thrombophlebitis
Chinese name:
類肝素
Hirudoid
Used for: Bruises, Superficial hematoma, Superficial thrombophlebitis
Chinese name:
喜療妥
Persantin
Used for: Prevention of thromboembolic events
Chinese name:
備鎮心
Plavix
Used for: Prevention of thromboembolic events, Treatment of the acute coronary syndrome
Chinese name:
柏域斯
Rivaroxaban
Used for: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Ischemic heart disease, Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, Postoperative venous thromboprophylaxis, Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Chinese name:
利伐沙班
Warfarin
Used for: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Stroke, Treatment and prevention of blood clots
Chinese name:
華法林
Xarelto
Used for: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Ischemic heart disease, Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, Postoperative venous thromboprophylaxis, Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Chinese name:
拜瑞妥
What is Apixaban for?

Apixaban belongs to a class of medications called Direct or Non-Vitamin K antagonist Oral Anticoagulant. It is used to treat blood clots, including that in deep veins and in major blood vessels in the lung, and to prevent potential stroke in atrial fibrillation patients (but not for those with abnormal heart valves).

Brands in Hong Kong
Eliquis
Available dosage
  • 2.5mg / 5mg (Tablets)
More details

The content above is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.

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Central
John Chean Kwok Kuen Clinic
Suite 306, New World Tower 1, 16-18 Queen's Road
2525 7323
2525 7324
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Sincere Health Medical Institute
Room 103, 1/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road
2368 0026
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HKSH Healthcare - Cardiology Centre
23/F, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway
2855 6626
Admiralty Exit F
Related to Heart & Vascular Health
A
Anemia
Angina
Antiplatelet effects
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Atrial fibrillation
B
Blood circulation
Bradycardia
C
Cardiovascular diseases
Chest tightness
Chronic venous insufficiency
Coronary artery disease
D
Dabigatran
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
E
Endocarditis
I
Intermittent claudication
Ischemic heart disease
L
Leukaemia
Lymphoma
O
Oedema
H
Heart attack
Heart failure
Hemophilia
High blood cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
M
Multiple myeloma
Myocardial infarction
P
Palpitation
Peripheral circulatory disorders
Peripheral vascular disease
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
S
Shock
Superficial hematoma
V
Varicose vein
Vascular occlusion
Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
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