Eliquis is an oral anticoagulant prescribed to prevent and treat blood clots, reducing the risk of stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE). It works by inhibiting Factor Xa, a key protein in the blood clotting process, helping to reduce the formation of harmful clots. Eliquis is commonly prescribed for patients with conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AF), deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Benefits:
- It significantly reduces the risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that increases the likelihood of forming blood clots.
- Effective in treating and preventing pulmonary embolism, a blockage in the lungs caused by a blood clot.
- Unlike warfarin, Eliquis does not require restrictions on food or interactions with vitamin K, making it easier to incorporate into daily life.

Main Ingredient & Its Benefits:
- Apixaban: A direct Factor Xa inhibitor, preventing the formation of blood clots by blocking the activity of Factor Xa which reduces the risk of blood clotting events such as stroke, DVT, and PE.