Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet

Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant that contains 2.5 mg of apixaban in each tablet. It belongs to the factor Xa inhibitor class, which helps prevent harmful blood clots from forming or getting bigger. Doctors use Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet to lower the risk of stroke and blood clots in certain patients, and for other clot-related uses when this lower-strength tablet is appropriate. It is a prescription medicine and should be taken exactly as directed.

How it works: Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet works by blocking factor Xa, a protein your body uses to make blood clots. By reducing clot formation, this tablet helps lower the chance of stroke and other clot-related problems.

Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength sibling of Apxban 5 mg Tablet, and it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller apixaban dose for a specific patient’s age, weight, kidney function, bleeding risk, or treatment phase. This strength does not work faster than the 5 mg tablet, but it delivers less medicine per tablet, which can make it the better fit for some people who need a reduced dose.

• Reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
• Treat certain blood clots
• Prevent deep vein thrombosis after surgery
• Lower the risk of pulmonary embolism
• Help prevent clot recurrence in selected patients

• Swallow the Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same times each day if your prescriber tells you to take it regularly.
• You may take this tablet with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day and then return to your regular schedule.
• Do not stop taking Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet on your own, even if you feel well.

Each Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of apixaban per tablet. Depending on why it was prescribed, this medicine may be taken once or twice daily, and the maximum daily amount is set by your doctor based on your condition and bleeding risk. Use only the dose your clinician prescribes for Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet; do not change the schedule yourself.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Apixaban may include:

• Bruising more easily
• Nosebleeds
• Bleeding gums
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Mild stomach upset

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding, ulcers, stroke, liver disease, kidney disease, or falls.
• Avoid starting or stopping any blood thinner, aspirin, or NSAID unless your clinician says it is safe.
• Limit alcohol, since it can raise bleeding risk and irritate the stomach.
• Use extra care when shaving, using sharp tools, or doing activities that could cause injury.
• Tell all healthcare workers, including dentists, that you take Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet.
• Do not take this medicine if you have active bleeding unless a clinician specifically directs it.
• If you need surgery or a procedure, your doctor may tell you to stop this tablet ahead of time.

• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, or enoxaparin
• Antiplatelet medicines such as aspirin, clopidogrel, or ticagrelor
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac
• Strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitors or inducers such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, rifampin, or carbamazepine
• St. John’s wort

Store Apxban 2.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.