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About Apivas 5mg Tablet

APIXABAN belongs to a class of drugs called 'anticoagulants' (blood thinners) primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung). Additionally, APIXABAN is used to prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs. Atrial fibrillation is a condition that causes irregular, often fast heartbeat. Blood clots are formed to stop bleeding that occurs due to tissues injury. Though blood clots are useful to stop bleeding, they may be harmful when abnormally formed within blood vessels as they block blood vessels and inhibit blood flow to essential organs such as brain, heart or lungs.

Uses of Apivas 5mg Tablet

Prevention of blood clot

Medicinal Benefits of Apivas 5mg Tablet

APIXABAN is primarily used to prevent and treat blood clots in the body by inhibiting the action of clotting factor Xa which is important element of blood clotting. Thereby, prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin (a protein that binds platelets together and forms a clot) and helps in preventing blood clots formation.

Directions for Use

Take APIXABAN twice every day with or without food with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. If you have difficulty in swallowing the whole tablet, crush it and mix with water, 5 % dextrose in water, apple puree or juice.

Side Effects of Apivas 5mg Tablet

Like all medicines, APIXABAN can cause some common side effects such as experience nausea, anaemia (lack of blood), bleeding including swelling and bruising. Most of these side effects of APIXABAN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

APIXABAN should not be used in children. Blood tests are advised before and while taking APIXABAN to monitor kidney and liver functioning. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking APIXABAN. 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 system disorder that causes an increased risk of blood clots), inform your doctor before taking APIXABAN.