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Substitute of Pixaflo 5 Tablet

Pixaflo 5 Tablet

Salt Composition

Apixaban 5mg

Primary Use

Apixaban is used for stroke prevention, as well as the prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain, or heart.

Original Brand

Lupin Ltd.

Standard Price

₹146.5 MRP ₹178.6 (10 Tablets)
₹14.6/unit
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Shubham Kumar Singh
Written by:

Shubham Kumar Singh, Pharmacist

B pharmacy

Jay Faldu
Reviewed by:

Jay Faldu, MBBS

MBBS

Last updated on: 19 May 2026
Always consult your doctor before switching your medication to ensure the alternative aligns with your specific health profile.

Looking for an affordable alternative to Pixaflo 5 Tablet? The substitutes below contain the exact same active ingredients Apixaban and offer identical therapeutic benefits.

Top Substitutes by Savings

All alternatives listed below contain the exact same active ingredients and are approved for the same medical uses as Pixaflo 5 Tablet.

Del Quis 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Delvin Formulations Pvt. Ltd.

Maximum Savings

MRP: ₹50 (10 Tablets)

₹5/unit

72% Lower Price

72% Lower Price

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Cadiquis 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹56.3 (10 Tablets)

₹5.6/unit

69% Lower Price

69% Lower Price

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Del Quis 5mg Tablet 10s

Delvin Formulations Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹65.6 (10 Tablets)

₹6.6/unit

63% Lower Price

63% Lower Price

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Apixapil 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹93.3 (10 Tablets)

₹9.3/unit

48% Lower Price

48% Lower Price

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Cadiquis 5mg Tablet 10s

Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹112.5 (10 Tablets)

₹11.3/unit

37% Lower Price

37% Lower Price

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Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet

La Renon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹112.5 (10 Tablets)

₹11.3/unit

37% Lower Price

37% Lower Price

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Apixapil 5mg Tablet 10s

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹122.2 (10 Tablets)

₹12.2/unit

32% Lower Price

32% Lower Price

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Apixavas 2.5mg Tablet 10s

VASU Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹123.8 (10 Tablets)

₹12.4/unit

31% Lower Price

31% Lower Price

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Apixagress 2.5mg Tablet 10s

La Renon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹135.9 (10 Tablets)

₹13.6/unit

24% Lower Price

24% Lower Price

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Paxiba 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹140.6 (10 Tablets)

₹14.1/unit

21% Lower Price

21% Lower Price

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Elixaban 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

MRP: ₹144 (10 Tablets)

₹14.4/unit

19% Lower Price

19% Lower Price

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Apixator 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹149.4 (10 Tablets)

₹14.9/unit

16% Lower Price

16% Lower Price

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Msn Apiban 2.5mg Tablet 10s

MSN Laboratories Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹149.5 (10 Tablets)

₹15/unit

16% Lower Price

16% Lower Price

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Thromboxan 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Pulse Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹152.8 (10 Tablets)

₹15.3/unit

14% Lower Price

14% Lower Price

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Zuvixa 2.5mg Tablet

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹154.6 (10 Tablets)

₹15.5/unit

13% Lower Price

13% Lower Price

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Elixaban 5mg Tablet 10s

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

MRP: ₹164.1 (10 Tablets)

₹16.4/unit

8% Lower Price

8% Lower Price

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Apivas 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Micro Labs Ltd.

MRP: ₹167.8 (10 Tablets)

₹16.8/unit

6% Lower Price

6% Lower Price

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Tenpax 2.5mg Tablet 15s

Alteus Biogenics Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹168.8 (15 Tablets)

₹11.3/unit

37% Lower Price

37% Lower Price

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Msn Apiban 5mg Tablet 10s

MSN Laboratories Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹169.7 (10 Tablets)

₹17/unit

5% Lower Price

5% Lower Price

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Apigy 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Cipla Ltd.

MRP: ₹170.2 (10 Tablets)

₹17/unit

5% Lower Price

5% Lower Price

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Xapilis 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹170.2 (10 Tablets)

₹17/unit

5% Lower Price

5% Lower Price

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Faxapix 5mg Tablet

La Renon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹168.8 (10 Tablets)

₹16.9/unit

6% Lower Price

6% Lower Price

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Apibell 2.5mg Tablet 15s

Floribell Biotech Pvt. Ltd

MRP: ₹182.8 (15 Tablets)

₹12.2/unit

32% Lower Price

32% Lower Price

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Apixagress 5mg Tablet 10s

La Renon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹185.6 (10 Tablets)

₹18.6/unit

Cost 4% more

Cost 4% more

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Apixavas 5mg Tablet 10s

VASU Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹185.6 (10 Tablets)

₹18.6/unit

Cost 4% more

Cost 4% more

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Apixator 5mg Tablet 10s

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹186.2 (10 Tablets)

₹18.6/unit

Cost 4% more

Cost 4% more

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Abaxis 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹187.1 (10 Tablets)

₹18.7/unit

Cost 5% more

Cost 5% more

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Apivas 5mg Tablet 10s

Micro Labs Ltd.

MRP: ₹200.6 (10 Tablets)

₹20.1/unit

Cost 12% more

Cost 12% more

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Zuvixa 5mg Tablet

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹206.1 (10 Tablets)

₹20.6/unit

Cost 15% more

Cost 15% more

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Thromboxan 5mg Tablet 10s

Pulse Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹209.1 (10 Tablets)

₹20.9/unit

Cost 17% more

Cost 17% more

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Tenpax 5mg Tablet 15s

Alteus Biogenics Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹210.9 (15 Tablets)

₹14.1/unit

21% Lower Price

21% Lower Price

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Apibell 5mg Tablet 15s

Floribell Biotech Pvt. Ltd

MRP: ₹210.9 (15 Tablets)

₹14.1/unit

21% Lower Price

21% Lower Price

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Abaxis 5mg Tablet 10s

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

MRP: ₹215.4 (10 Tablets)

₹21.5/unit

Cost 21% more

Cost 21% more

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Apiedge 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

MRP: ₹360 (10 Tablets)

₹36/unit

Cost 1% more

Cost 1% more

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Xapilis 5mg Tablet 10s

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹237.1 (10 Tablets)

₹23.7/unit

Cost 33% more

Cost 33% more

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Sanoxaban 5mg Tablet 10s

Sanofi India Ltd.

MRP: ₹234.4 (10 Tablets)

₹23.4/unit

Cost 31% more

Cost 31% more

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Apiedge 5mg Tablet 10s

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

MRP: ₹506 (10 Tablets)

₹50.6/unit

Cost 42% more

Cost 42% more

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Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet 10s

Pfizer Ltd.

MRP: ₹407.8 (10 Tablets)

₹40.8/unit

Cost 128% more

Cost 128% more

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Eliquis 5mg Tablet 10s

Pfizer Ltd.

MRP: ₹509.1 (10 Tablets)

₹50.9/unit

Cost 185% more

Cost 185% more

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Apigat 2.5mg Tablet 30s

Natco Pharma Ltd.

MRP: ₹675 (30 Tablets)

₹22.5/unit

Cost 26% more

Cost 26% more

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Apigat 5mg Tablet 30s

Natco Pharma Ltd.

MRP: ₹801.6 (30 Tablets)

₹26.7/unit

Cost 50% more

Cost 50% more

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Eliquis 5mg Tablet 20s

Pfizer Ltd.

MRP: ₹1,018.1 (20 Tablets)

₹50.9/unit

Cost 185% more

Cost 185% more

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Uses

Apixaban is used for stroke prevention, as well as the prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain, or heart.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Apixaban include anemia (low red blood cell count), blood in urine, bruising, nausea, nosebleeds, and hematoma.

How it Works

How Apixaban works Apixaban is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) that prevents the formation of blood clots in the body.

Safety Advice

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Driving

Safe

Does not usually affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Not recommended. May increase the risk of bleeding during pregnancy and delivery.

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Alcohol

Caution

Limit alcohol, as heavy drinking increases the risk of stomach bleeding and falls (which can cause internal bleeding).

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Is it Safe to Switch?

The Same Salt and Strenght Rule

The core of any medication is its active ingredient, or "salt." Whether you buy the original Pixaflo 5 Tablet or a substitute, the active ingredient Apixaban is exactly the same. By law, generics must be bioequivalent, delivering the exact same dosage into your bloodstream at the same rate. Therapeutically, your body cannot tell the difference.

When not to switch

While the active salt is identical, inactive ingredients (binding agents, colors) vary. Consult your doctor if:

Specific Allergies:You are sensitive to certain dyes or lactose fillers.

Release Mechanisms:You are unsure if the new pill matches your prescribed release profile (IR/ER/SR).

Crucial Steps Before Changing

Verify the Strength & Release Profile

Double-check your prescription for two critical details before switching brands:

Release Speed:Pills dissolve at different rates. Check the letters on your prescription. Example: Do not swap a 50/1000mg pill for a 50/500mg pill.

Exact Strength:The milligrams must match perfectly. Example: Do not swap a 50/1000mg pill for a 50/500mg pill.

Consult Your Physician

Your doctor knows your complete medical history. Don't wait weeks for an appointment just to switch brands. Consult a verified doctor online through PlatinumRx in minutes.

Myths vs. Facts About Generic Medicines

Don't let misinformation stop you from saving money. Here is the truth about generic medications.

MYTH

Cheaper medicines are lower quality and take longer to work.

FACT

Generics act in the body at the exact same speed. They cost less because they do not pay for initial R&D and heavy TV marketing.

MYTH

Generic drugs cause more side effects or stomach issues.

FACT

The active medicinal ingredients are 100% identical. Regulatory bodies ensure the generic's safety profile matches the original.

MYTH

Generic companies skip safety testing to save money.

FACT

False. Manufacturers must pass rigorous bioequivalence testing to prove their pill behaves like the original in the human body.

Frequently asked questions

No, the primary side effects are identical. Because substitutes contain the exact same active ingredients, your body reacts to the medication in the exact same way it reacts to the original brand. The only exception is a rare allergy to an inactive filler.