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Does APIXABAN Cause Ecchymosis? 154 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 154 reports of Ecchymosis have been filed in association with APIXABAN (ELIQUIS). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for APIXABAN.

154
Reports of Ecchymosis with APIXABAN
0.1%
of all APIXABAN reports
10
Deaths
65
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ecchymosis From APIXABAN?

Of the 154 reports, 10 (6.5%) resulted in death, 65 (42.2%) required hospitalization, and 4 (2.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ecchymosis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Ecchymosis is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for APIXABAN.

What Other Side Effects Does APIXABAN Cause?

Death (18,501) Cerebrovascular accident (7,237) Atrial fibrillation (5,690) Off label use (5,590) Thrombosis (5,298) Fall (5,063) Cardiac disorder (4,917) Haemorrhage (4,770) Dyspnoea (4,379) Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (4,030)

What Other Drugs Cause Ecchymosis?

RIVAROXABAN (398) ASPIRIN (344) WARFARIN (248) CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (205) IBRUTINIB (189) METHOTREXATE (131) PREDNISONE (118) TOCILIZUMAB (92) DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (79) ENOXAPARIN (79)

Which APIXABAN Alternatives Have Lower Ecchymosis Risk?

APIXABAN vs APOMORPHINE APIXABAN vs APRACLONIDINE APIXABAN vs APREMILAST APIXABAN vs APREPITANT APIXABAN vs APROTININ

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