Question 81

Apixaban is the generic name for Eliquis.

Apixaban is the active ingredient in the medication known as Eliquis, which is used as an anticoagulant to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots.

A) Apixaban

This option is correct as it directly identifies the generic name of Eliquis. Apixaban is a direct oral anticoagulant that works by inhibiting Factor Xa, thereby preventing the formation of blood clots.

B) Dabigatran

Dabigatran is incorrect because it is the generic name for Pradaxa, another anticoagulant that works by inhibiting thrombin. It is not related to Eliquis, which specifically contains apixaban.

C) Edoxaban

Edoxaban is also incorrect, as it is the generic name for Savaysa, another direct oral anticoagulant. While it functions similarly to apixaban, it is not the generic name for Eliquis.

D) Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is the generic name for Xarelto, making this option incorrect. Like apixaban, it is an anticoagulant, but it is a different medication with a different active ingredient.

Conclusion

Apixaban is definitively the correct choice as the generic name for Eliquis, distinguishing it from other anticoagulants like dabigatran, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban. Each of these alternatives serves a similar purpose but is based on different active compounds, underscoring the importance of correctly identifying medication names in clinical contexts.