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Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

APIXABAN-2.5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Prevention of blood clot.

Medicinal Benefits:

Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet is primarily used to prevent and treat blood clots in the body by inhibiting the action of clotting factor Xa, which is an important element of blood clotting. Thereby, it prevents the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin (a protein that binds platelets together and forms a clot) and helps in preventing blood clot formation.

FAQs

Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung). Additionally, it is used to prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet works by inhibiting the action of blood clotting factor (X a), which is an important element of blood clotting.

No, you are not recommended to take ibuprofen with Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, if you notice blood in urine or stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, red or black tarry stools, vomiting, weakness or headache, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.

No, you are usually not advised to have a tattoo or body piercing while taking Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of bleeding and infection. If you still wish to proceed further, contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted or any antibiotics may be prescribed and let the piercer or tattooist know in advance that you are on treatment with a blood thinner.

Yes, you are advised to stop taking Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet a few days before surgery or procedure as Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, before having any procedure or any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet .

Yes, Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet helps in reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack by preventing blood clots. Stroke is caused as blood clots break off and travel to brain.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

If you have difficulty swallowing the tablet whole, please consult your doctor about alternative methods for taking Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet . The tablet can be crushed and mixed with water, 5% glucose in water, apple juice, or apple puree just before consumption.

If you miss a dose of Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. Take the next dose of Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet at the usual time and then continue as normal.

Side effects of Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet include nausea, anaemia (lack of blood), and unusual bleeding, including swelling and bruising. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly) and are taking Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet to help prevent strokes or serious blood clots, in that case, you may be at a higher risk of having a stroke if you stop taking this medication. Besides this, you may be at risk of having a blood clot form in or around your spine that could cause paralysis if you have epidural or spinal anaesthesia or a spinal puncture while taking a blood thinner such as Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet .

Yes, Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet is a blood thinner. It belongs to the class of medicines known as factor Xa inhibitors which help prevent the formation of blood clots.

Symptoms of Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet overdose are unusual bleeding or bruising; red, brown, or pink urine; red or black, tarry stools; and coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. Consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms or if you have taken an overdose.