Does Apixaban Interact With Warfarin?

In ARISTOTLE, concomitant use of aspirin increased the bleeding risk on apixaban from 1.8% per year to 3.4% per year and concomitant use of aspirin and warfarin increased the bleeding risk from 2.7% per year to 4.6% per year.

Severity: Minor

Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Apixaban (Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant) and Warfarin (Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant) is classified as a minor interaction.

What to Do

This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.

From the FDA Label

In ARISTOTLE, concomitant use of aspirin increased the bleeding risk on apixaban from 1.8% per year to 3.4% per year and concomitant use of aspirin and warfarin increased the bleeding risk from 2.7% per year to 4.6% per year.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 095a08ac-cf0e-497e-a682-ddef38d6b29c).

Apixaban

Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant

Brands: Eliquis

View Apixaban safety profile

Warfarin

Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant

Brands: Coumadin, Jantoven

View Warfarin safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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