Eliquis 5mg tablets contain apixaban, an anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with certain heart conditions. Each pack contains 60 film-coated tablets, with each tablet containing 5mg of the active ingredient apixaban. Eliquis (apixaban) belongs to a class of medications called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). It works by blocking specific clotting proteins in your blood. The medication comes in a distinctive white and orange box with film-coated tablets. This prescription medication should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare provider, who will determine the appropriate dosing schedule based on your specific condition. The tablets should be stored at room temperature and kept in their original packaging until use.