Apixaban 5mg Tablet (Apixaban)

It is utilized to lower the probability of stroke generate by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm untidy called atrial fibrillation.

It is also utilized after hip or knee replacement surgery to suspend a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can follow to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Apigat 5mg tablet is used for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke prevention. It is utilized to inhibit blood clots in the veins after knee or hip replacement surgery. It is also used to prevent stroke in patients who have atrial fibrillation.

• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Stroke prevention

Missed Dose

Take the forgotten dose once you remember. However, if it is about the time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose should be skipped.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical therapy or contact the specialist or physician in case of an overdose.

The following are the most common side effects of Apigat 5mg

• Confusion
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• A headache

The following are the simple side effects, and you may require immediate medical attention

• • Chest tightness
  • Difficulty swallowing’
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Severe nosebleeds
  • Epistaxis
  • Anemia
  • Hematoma
  • Joint pain or swelling

This is not a proper list of side effects and others may happen. Please counsel your specialist or physician to know more about other possible adverse effects.

General Instructions

Take Apigat 5mg tablet as prescribed by the specialist or physician. Do not take this medication in broad or smaller quantities than recommended. The therapy should be started at lower doses, and the dose should be gradually increased based on the response. Don’t stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor.

When Not to Use?

Allergy

This medication is not suggested for use in a sick person with a known allergy to Apigat 5 mg Tablet.

Bleeding disorder

This medicine is not proposed for use in patients with a bleeding disorder.

General warnings

Bleeding

This tablet is known to increase the risk of bleeding in patients with bleeding disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, uncontrolled hypertension, and some eye disorders.

Impaired kidney function

This drug may increase the risk of bleeding in patients with severely impaired kidney function. Dose regulations are to be made based on the CrCl.

Impaired liver function

This medication is known to increase liver enzymes and therefore, it should be utilized with caution in patients with impaired liver function. It is suggested to avoid using this medicine in patients with moderate to severe liver function impairment.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not suggested for use in pregnant ladies unless necessary. All the risk and benefits should be discussed with the physician or pharmacist before taking this drug.

Breastfeeding

This tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding ladies unless required. All the risks and advantage should be discussed with the physician or pharmacist before taking this drug.

Is it corporate to experience urine discoloration while taking it?

No, discoloration of urine to pink, red or brown is a severe adverse effect of it. Counsel your specialist or physician instantly if you sign urine discoloration.

Should I avoid any foods while taking it?

Yes, it is suggested not to take grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking it. However, kindly counsel your specialist or physician for the food-exact problem.

What are the contraindications of this medicine?

This medicine is contraindicated in active peptic ulcer disease, brain injury, and bleeding.

Do I need to be supervised for any laboratory parameters while taking it?

Yes, it is suggested to supervise kidney function, liver function, and bleeding parameters while taking generic Apixaban.

Is Apigat 5mg safer than warfarin?

It is safer than warfarin as it affects only factor X, instead of all clotting factors precious by warfarin, leading to decreased risk of bleeding from various body organs. Still, each of the drugs has its uses and is used taking into consideration the requirements of the disease and the patient.