Apixaban (Eliquis)

Generic Apixaban (Eliquis)

Apixaban (Eliquis) is commonly used for the following conditions. To prevent strokes and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation. People who have atrial fibrillation have an abnormal heartbeat that can cause a stroke. To prevent the formation of a deep vein thrombosis (also known as a DVT or blood clot in the veins) or pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) after hip or knee replacement surgery. To treat blood clots that can form in your veins or lungs and prevent them from happening again.

Apixaban Information :

Uses :

The medication Apixaban tablet is referred to as a blood thinner or anticoagulant. It aids in the treatment and prevention of blood clots. It cures and prevents clots from forming in your heart, brain, lungs, and legs. It lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Apixaban tablets are frequently used to reduce clot development in people with atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart beat. Additionally, it lowers the risk of blood clots in patients who have had elective hip or knee replacement surgery. It is ideal to take these at the same time every day, however they can be taken with or without food. In certain situations, you might need to take this medication for the rest of your life.

Never stop taking it or alter the dosage without first consulting your physician. Your risk of heart attack, stroke, or thrombosis (a blood clot forming inside a blood artery) may increase rapidly. Changing your lifestyle to include good food, regular exercise, quitting smoking, and, if necessary, weight loss can lower your risk of blood clots.

Precautions & Warnings :

Please let your doctor know if you have a history of allergies to Apixaban or any other medications. It is recommended that you speak with a doctor before using Apixaban if you are pregnant or nursing a baby. Before taking Apixaban, let your doctor know if you have a stomach ulcer, recent brain bleeding, kidney or liver issues, high blood pressure, or bleeding issues. The ‘international normalized ratio’ (INR) is a blood test that your doctor could recommend to measure the rate at which your blood clots. Your doctor will use the results of this test to determine when you should begin taking Apixaban.

Side Effects :

The following is a brief summary of some of the mild side effects that oral Apixaban tablets may have. Consult your physician or pharmacist, or review the prescribing information for Apixaban oral tablet, to find out about additional mild side effects.

Apixaban oral tablet mild side effects that have been documented include

• Nausea
• Anaemia (lack of blood)
• Bleeding, including swelling and bruising

Many medications have mild side effects that usually go away in a few days or weeks. Consult your physician or pharmacist, though, if they start to cause you problems.

Interactions :

Apixaban may interact with medications that treat pain (acetylsalicylic acid, naproxen, ibuprofen), heart-related medications (diltiazem), antidepressants (nortriptyline, amitriptyline), antifungal medications (ketoconazole), antibiotics (rifampicin), medications that treat epilepsy or fits (phenytoin), anti-HIV/AIDS medications (ritonavir), and blood thinners (warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin, clopidogrel, rivaroxaban, dabigatran).

If you have a stomach ulcer, recent bleeding in the brain, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure or bleeding problems, antiphospholipid syndrome (an immune disorder of bleeding),  inform your doctor before taking Apixaban.

Overdose :

If someone has overdosed and is experiencing severe symptoms, such as unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, call 911. If not, immediately contact a poison control center.

Missed Dose : 

Try to take it at the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage :

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.