ELIQUIS 5 MG TABLET

SKU: AH_ML_AC_9728 Category:

Generic : Apixaban (5mg)

Treatment : Prevention of Blood clots

Pack size : 20 Tab (In Box)

Manufacturer : Pfizer Ltd

Made In : INDIA

UNIT PRICE

$20.86

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Eliquis 5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Eliquis 5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Eliquis 5mg Tablet 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 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 changing 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 Eliquis 5mg Tablet is bleeding more easily than normal, for example, having nosebleeds or bruising. Other side effects include low blood pressure, nausea, and skin rash. If you experience any symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, are currently bleeding, or are taking other medicines to reduce blood clotting. Unlike other anticoagulants, a regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine. You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.

 

BENEFITS OF ELIQUIS TABLET

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.

 

HOW TO USE ELIQUIS TABLET

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 ELIQUIS TABLET WORKS

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

 

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Eliquis 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eliquis 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eliquis 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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Driving

SAFE
Eliquis 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney

CAUTION
Eliquis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eliquis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver

CAUTION
Eliquis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eliquis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Eliquis 5mg Tablet dose adjustment may not be needed in patients with the mild liver disease.

 

Interaction with drugs

  • ASPIRIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • HEPARIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • RIVAROXABAN

 

 

 

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ELIQUIS TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Eliquis 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Eliquis

  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Blood in urine
  • Bruise
  • Nausea
  • Nosebleeds
  • Hematoma

FAQ's

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Q. Can I cut the tablet of Eliquis 5mg Tablet?

If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, the tablet may be crushed and mixed with water, or 5% dextrose in water, or apple juice or apple puree. Remember to crush the medicine just before you take it.

Q. What if I miss a dose of Eliquis 5mg Tablet?

If a dose is missed, the patient should take Eliquis 5mg Tablet immediately and then continue with twice daily intake as before.

Q. What are the side effects of taking Eliquis 5mg Tablet?

Eliquis 5mg Tablet may cause bleeding in eyes, stomach, nose, etc and anemia which may cause tiredness or paleness. It may also lower your blood pressure which may make you faint or have a quickened heartbeat and nausea. Blood tests may show an increase in gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT), which may be due to liver problems.

Q. What is Eliquis 5mg Tablet used for?

Eliquis 5mg Tablet is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation. In atrial fibrillation, the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes. Eliquis 5mg Tablet also helps to reduce the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of people who have just had hip or knee replacement surgery and treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Pack size  – 20

pack form  – tablet

MORE INFORMATION

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Information Leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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