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X Been 5mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

APIXABAN-5MG

Uses:

<p>X Been 5mg Tablet used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. The detailed uses of X Been 5mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Prevention of Stroke and Systemic Embolism:</strong> X Been 5mg Tablet reduces the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.</li><li><strong>Treatment of DVT and PE: </strong>X Been 5mg Tablet treats and prevents deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).</li><li><strong>Prevention of DVT and PE after Surgery: </strong>X Been 5mg Tablet also prevents DVT and PE in patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • X Been 5mg Tablet is primarily used to prevent and treat blood clots in the body by inhibiting the action of the clotting factor Xa, which is a crucial element in blood clotting.
  • X Been 5mg Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat).
  • X Been 5mg Tablet prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein) and helps in preventing blood clot formation.

FAQs

X Been 5mg 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). X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg Tablet a few days before surgery or procedure as X Been 5mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, before having any procedure or any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking X Been 5mg Tablet.

Yes, X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. Take the next dose of X Been 5mg Tablet at the usual time and then continue as normal.

Side effects of X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg Tablet.

Yes, X Been 5mg 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 X Been 5mg 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.

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