Eliquis 2.5mg Tablets - Medypharma.com

Description

eliquis 2.5mg Tablet is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent blood clots. The patient should inform about any active bleeding disorder or a history of bleeding disorder to the doctor before taking this medicine. Close monitoring of liver and kidney function is necessary while receiving the medicine.

What is Eliquis?

Eliquis (apixaban) blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood.
Eliquis is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.
Eliquis is also used after hip or knee replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
Eliquis is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.

USES:

This medication is used to prevent blood clots from forming because of a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). Preventing these blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke. eliquis 2.5mg cost is also approved in Canada to prevent blood clots from forming in your legs or lungs after hip or knee replacement surgery. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

SIDE EFFECTS:

 See also Warning section. Nausea, easy bruising, or minor bleeding (such as nosebleed, bleeding from cuts) may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of eliquis 2.5mg side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. This medication can cause serious bleeding if it affects your blood clotting proteins too much. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of serious bleeding, including: unusual pain/swelling/discomfort, unusual bruising, prolonged bleeding from cuts or gums, persistent/frequent nosebleeds, unusually heavy/prolonged menstrual flow, pink/dark urine, coughing up blood.

PRECAUTIONS:

 Before taking apixaban, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, bleeding problems (such as bleeding of the stomach/intestines, bleeding in the brain), blood disorders (such as anemia, hemophilia, thrombocytopenia), recent major injury/surgery, stroke, frequent falls/injuries. Before having surgery or any medical/dental procedures (especially spinal puncture or spinal/epidural anesthesia), tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this eliquis 2.5mg tablet and about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

MISSED DOSE:

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE:

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush eliquis 2.5 mg price down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.