Apixaban

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

Introduction

Generic name: Apixaban

Brand names: Eliquis, Eliquis Starter Pack for Treatment of DVT and PE

Dosage form: oral tablet (2.5 mg; 5 mg)

Drug class: Factor Xa inhibitors

Uses

Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Benefits

In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Formation of blood clots blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Eliquis 5mg Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots near the surface of your skin. It dissolves the clots and also relieves pain and inflammation by increasing the blood flow. This improves the overall healing process. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. The condition usually improves on its own in some time. Additionally, the doctor might recommend applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, using an over-the-counter painkiller and possibly wearing compression stockings.

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eliquis 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works?

Eliquis 5mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

Side effects

Apixaban may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), bleeding from wounds or needle injections, any bleeding that will not stop

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding

  • Headache, dizziness, weakness, feeling like you might pass out

  • Urine that looks red, pink, or brown

  • Black or bloody stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Warnings

  • Apixaban increases your risk of severe or fatal bleeding, especially if you take certain medicines at the same time (including some over-the-counter medicines). Tell your doctor about all medicines you have recently used.

  • Call your doctor at once if you have signs of bleeding such as: easy bruising, unusual bleeding, unexpected pain or swelling, feeling very weak or dizzy, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, heavy menstrual bleeding, blood in your urine or stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or any bleeding that will not stop.

  • Apixaban can cause a very serious blood clot around your spinal cord that can lead to long-term or permanent paralysis. This type of blood clot can occur during a spinal tap or spinal anesthesia (epidural), especially if you have a genetic spinal defect, if you use a spinal catheter, if you’ve had spinal surgery or repeated spinal taps, or if you use other drugs that can affect blood clotting.

  • Get emergency medical help if you have symptoms of a spinal cord blood clot such as tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness especially in your legs and feet.

  • Do not stop taking apixaban unless your doctor tells you to. Stopping suddenly can increase your risk of blood clot or stroke.

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