Apixator 2.5 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Apixaban (2.5mg) |
Chemical Class | Phenylpiperidines |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | BLOOD RELATED |
Action Class | Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors |
User Rating | 4.9 |
User Reviews | 726 |
FAQ
Apixator 2.5 Tablet Reviews
Apixator 2.5 is commonly used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) to prevent clot formation. It also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone elective knee or hip replacement surgeries. It can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day. You may need to take this medicine for many years, even for life in some cases.
Do not stop taking it or change the dose without guidance from your doctor. It could quickly put you more at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or thrombosis (formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel). You can reduce your risk of having a blood clot by making changes to your lifestyle, such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and losing weight if you need to.
The most common side effect of Apixator 2.5 is bleeding more easily than normal, for example, having nosebleeds or bruising. If you experience any symptoms, tell your doctor immediately. Other side effects include hematoma, anemia, and nausea.
Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, if you are currently bleeding, or if you are taking other medicines to reduce blood clotting. You should not breastfeed while using this medicine. Unlike other anticoagulants, a regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine.
How Apixator 2.5 Tablet Works
How to Use Apixator 2.5 Tablet
Benefits of Apixator 2.5 Tablet
- In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots: Formation of blood clots blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Apixator 2.5 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.
Uses of Apixator 2.5 Tablet
- Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
Apixator 2.5 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Apixator 2.5 can be taken with or without food. Night time administration is not preferable.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.
- It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence, frequent dose changes are not required.
- Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
- Inform your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Apixator 2.5 temporarily.
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