Eliquis ( Apixaban Tablets) may treat, side effects, dosage, drug interactions, warnings, patient labeling, reviews, and related medications including drug comparison and health resources. Apixaban is an oral, direct, and highly selective factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor of both free and bound FXa, as well as prothrombinase, independent of antithrombin III for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic diseases Label, 2. Apixaban : side effects, dosage, interactions, FAQs, reviews. Used for: deep vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis after hip replacement surgery, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis after knee replacement surgery, and more. Apixaban is used to treat and prevent blood clots and stroke in people with atrial fibrillation or after surgery. It is a direct factor Xa inhibitor that does not require monitoring or dietary restrictions, but has some side effects and interactions.