Apixaban
Information about Apixaban
Apixaban uses
Apixaban is used in the treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus.
It is also used to prevent blood clot (stroke) after artificial heart valve or atrial fibrillation.
It is also used to prevent blood clot (stroke) after artificial heart valve or atrial fibrillation.
How apixaban works
Apixaban is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.
Common side effects of apixaban
Bleeding.
Available Medicine for Apixaban
Expert advice for Apixaban
- Talk to your doctor if you have bleeding disorders or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Take precautions to avoid even minor injuries as apixaban can increase the risk of bleeding.
- Your blood pressure (BP) should be monitored during and 24 hours after treatment.
- Do not take apixaban if you have severe liver problems, kidney disease, or if you are on dialysis.
- Inform your doctor if you have prosthetic heart valve or a catheter or an injection into your spinal column.
- Do not stop taking apixaban unless advised, as stopping suddenly can increase the risk of blood clot or stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are consuming other blood-thinning medications such as aspirin, warfarin, and heparin.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Apixaban
Apixaban
Q. Is apixaban an anticoagulant?
Yes, Apixaban is an anticoagulant that prevents formation and development of blood clot
Q. Is apixaban safer than warfarin?
Apixaban is safer than warfarin as it affects only factor X, instead of all clotting factors affected by warfarin, leading to decreased risk of bleeding from various body organs. However, each of the drugs has its own uses and is used taking into consideration the requirements of the disease and the patient
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with apixaban?
No. Using apixaban together with ibuprofen may increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes fatal haemorrhage