Apixaban (Eliquis) tablet under the brand name Eliquis belongs to the group of anti-coagulant drugs.... If you have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery or have atrial fibrillation (atrial fibrillation), doctors suggest you to take Eliquis drug.... Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart-regulating drug available.. 2.5 and 5 mg doses are available at the pharmacy. And one of the most common side effects is bleeding.... You need a specialist doctor's prescription to prepare Elakit tablets.... In this article from GCORP LLC health magazine, we want to know what apixaban is, what are its side effects and what are its side effects.

What is apixaban pill?

Apixaban is an oral tablet that comes in packs of 10, 20 and 30. This drug has an active ingredient called apixaban, which plays an important role in inhibiting factor Xa. Factor Xa is one of the key components of blood coagulation and plays a vital role in the process of blood clot formation.

Aburhan Pharmaceutical Company is one of the domestic producers of apixaban tablets in Iran and sells it under brands such as Apiraban... In addition, Arena Hayat Danesh is also active in the field of producing this drug.

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What is the use of apixaban tablets?

Elakuit tablets are used in the treatment of the following diseases:

Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that increases the risk of blood clots in the heart.. These clots may travel to the brain or other parts of the body and lead to stroke or blockage of vital arteries. Apixaban helps reduce the risk of these complications.

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)

In this disease, blood clots are formed in the deep veins of the body such as leg or thigh. Immobility, prolonged sitting, damage to the vessels due to surgery, trauma or inflammation, as well as medical conditions such as obesity and heart failure are the main causes of this disease.

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

In this disease, blood clots and, in rare cases, fat or air, reach one or more arteries in the lungs and block them. This blockage disrupts blood flow to the lungs, and as a result, the patient faces complications such as shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness or even fainting.>

Prevention of recurrence of blood clots

After the initial treatment for the blood clot, the body becomes prone to forming blood clots again.. Recurrence of blood clots can be more dangerous than the first time and lead to lung damage...

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Prevention of deep venous thrombosis after major orthopedic surgeries

Surgeries such as knee or hip joint replacement have a high risk of blood clots because after these surgeries, the patient must remain immobile for a long time, which increases the risk of blood clot formation and its complications.... That's why doctors prescribe apixaban to prevent this complication in the post-surgery period.

What are the side effects of apixaban?

The most common side effects of apixaban 2.5 and 5 mg tablets are:

• Bleeding from gums and teeth while brushing
• Small, large and painless bruises under the skin
Limited bleeding from the nose
• Nausea
• stomach pain

Some people may experience rare side effects such as blood in the stool, vomiting bloody mucus, hives, breathing problems and rectal bleeding..

How to take Elaquiit tablets?

Dosage of the medicine is determined by the doctor based on your conditions and medical needs... Generally, it is recommended to take this medicine 2 times a day (morning and evening) with an interval of 12 hours.... Swallow the tablet with a glass of water and avoid crushing or chewing it.... You can also take it with food or on an empty stomach... In order to avoid possible side effects, it is better to take the drug after taking it.... It appears 3-4 hours after taking it, and that effect remains in the body for about 12 to 24 hours.

In the table below, you can see the common doses of this medicine for adults.... Note that this information is general and you should consult your doctor before taking it.

To treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, doctors initially recommend 10 mg twice a day or 5 mg three times a day for seven days... After that, the dose is changed to five mg twice a day.

Doctors usually recommend a dose of 2.5 mg for the following people:

• Those who have a high risk of bleeding.
• People who are more than 80 years old.
• Those whose body weight is less than 60 kg.
• People who have weak kidney function.

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Important points of taking Elaquiit tablets

Be sure to read the following important points before taking this pill:

• Using this medicine in children is possible only with the doctor's opinion.
• To use this medicine during pregnancy, you must consult a doctor before pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Dose of medicine for the elderly and underweight people is lower than normal people.
• Do not take this medicine at the same time as grapefruit juice.
• If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is close to the next dose.. To make up for a missed dose, you cannot double the next dose.
• Be sure to inform the doctor that you are using this medicine before dentistry, medical emergencies and surgery.
• If you have liver and kidney diseases, be sure to inform your doctor.
• Do not stop taking the medicine arbitrarily and do not increase or decrease its dose.

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Apixaban drug interactions

This pill can interact with several drugs, the most important of which are the following:

• ketoconazole and itraconazole for fungal infections
• Ritonavir (ritonavir) antiviral drug for AIDS (HIV)
• Enoxaparin blood clot reducing drug
• Diltiazem and verapamil to lower high blood pressure
• Naproxen (naproxen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug

If you are using herbal supplements or certain medications such as antidepressants, be sure to consult your doctor before taking Elaquite.

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Summary

Apixaban is an anticoagulant drug that is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of blood clots.. Taking this drug can lead to abnormal bleeding, if you see suspicious symptoms, be sure to see a doctor.

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