Apixaban and Flexeril

• Generic Name: apixaban
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Eliquis, Eliquis Starter Pack for Treatment of DVT and PE

Apixaban is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.

Apixaban is also used after hip or knee replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Apixaban is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.

Apixaban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: cyclobenzaprine
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names: Amrix, Fexmid, Flexeril, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain.

Flexeril is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain, injury, or spasms.

Flexeril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.