apixaban

English

Etymology

From [Term?] +‎ -xaban (“blood coagulation factor Xa inhibitor”).

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Noun

apixaban (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug for the treatment of venous thromboembolic events.
   • 2007 April 27, Stephanie Saul, “Bristol-Myers Removes ‘Interim’ From Chief’s Title”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     The company also announced a partnership with Pfizer to develop and market the experimental product apixaban, also for blood clots.