Eliquis 5mg Tablet
Eliquis 5mg 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 knee or hip replacement surgeries. It can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day. You may need to take this medicine for many years, even for life in some cases.
Eliquis 5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Eliquis 5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Eliquis 5mg 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 knee or hip replacement surgeries. It can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them 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 Eliquis 5mg 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 low blood pressure, nausea, and skin rash.
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.
03Uses
Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eliquis 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Eliquis 5mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Eliquis 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
Formation of blood clots blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Eliquis 5mg Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots near the surface of your skin. It dissolves the clots and also relieves pain and inflammation by increasing the blood flow. This improves the overall healing process. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. The condition usually improves on its own in some time. Additionally, the doctor might recommend applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, using an over-the-counter painkiller and possibly wearing compression stockings.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Bleeding
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Eliquis 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eliquis 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eliquis 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Eliquis 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Eliquis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eliquis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Eliquis 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eliquis 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment is not needed in patients with the mild liver disease.
10Drug Tips
For best results, take Eliquis 5mg Tablet at the same time every day. It is better to take at night with meals
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).
Inform your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Eliquis 5mg Tablet temporarily.
Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.
References
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