Eliquis 5 mg 60 tablets

Eliquis 5 mg 60 tablets:

Why are Apixaban film-coated tablets used?

• To prevent blood clots in the heart in patients with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) and at least one additional risk factor.
• To treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) and in the blood vessels in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), and to prevent recurrence of blood clots in the blood vessels in your legs and/or lungs.

How to take Apixaban film-coated tablets:

• The recommended dose is one 5 mg apixaban film-coated tablet twice a day.
• The recommended dose is one apixaban 2.5 mg tablet twice a day if:

-You have severe kidney failure.

-Two or more of the following apply to you:

Blood test results indicate poor kidney function.

You are 80 years of age or older.

Your weight is 60 kg or less

Do not take apixaban film-coated tablets if:

• You are allergic to apixaban or any of the other ingredients of this medication
• heavy bleeding
• You have an organ disease that increases your risk of serious bleeding
• You have liver disease that increases your risk of bleeding
• You are taking medications to prevent blood clotting (for example, warfarin, rivaroxaban, dabigatran or heparin)

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking this medicine if you have any of the following:

• Increased risk of bleeding, such as:
• Bleeding disorders.
• Severe high blood pressure that is not controlled by medical treatment.
• You are over 75 years old.
• You weigh 60 kg or less.
• Severe kidney disease or if you are undergoing dialysis.
• Liver problem or history of liver problems.

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. The most common general side effect of apixaban tablets is bleeding which may be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

Other medicines and apixaban coated tablets:

• The following medicines may increase the effect of apixaban coated tablets and increase the chance of unwanted bleeding:
• Certain medications for fungal infections (such as ketoconazole, etc.)
• Certain antiviral medications for HIV/AIDS (such as ritonavir)
• Other medications used to reduce blood clotting (eg, enoxaparin, etc.)
• Anti-inflammatory and pain medications (such as acetylsalicylic acid or naproxen).
• Medications for high blood pressure or heart problems (such as diltiazem)
• Antidepressants