Apigat 5 Tablet

Apigat 5 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 elective knee or hip replacement surgeries. It can be taken with or without food, and it is best to take it 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 making changes to 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 Apigat 5 Tablet is bleeding more easily than normal, for example, having nosebleeds or bruising. If you experience any symptoms, tell your doctor immediately. Other side effects include hematoma, anemia, and nausea.

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

• Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

• Apigat 5 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Night-time administration is not preferable.
• It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence, frequent dose changes are not required.
• It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports (e.g., football, wrestling).
• Informyour doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine, or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
• If you are going to have surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Apigat 5 Tablet temporarily.
• Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problems.
• Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.