Apigat 2.5 Tablet

Apigat 2.5 Tablet is a prescription anticoagulant tablet that contains apixaban 2.5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the factor Xa inhibitor class, which helps reduce the formation of harmful blood clots. Apigat 2.5 Tablet is used to help prevent stroke and blood clots in certain patients and may also be prescribed after some surgery or for treatment plans where a lower apixaban strength is appropriate. Because it affects clotting, it must be used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Apixaban in Apigat 2.5 Tablet blocks factor Xa, a protein your body uses to make blood clots. By slowing clot formation in tablet form, it helps lower the risk of dangerous clots traveling to the brain, lungs, or legs.

Apigat 2.5 Tablet is the lower-strength form compared with Apigat 5 Tablet, and it is chosen when a doctor wants a smaller apixaban dose for a specific patient situation. This strength may be suitable for people who need dose reduction because of age, body weight, kidney function, or other medical factors, and it should not be swapped with the 5 mg tablet without medical advice.

• Reducing stroke risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Treating and preventing blood clots in the legs or lungs
• Preventing clots after certain hip or knee surgeries
• Preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism in selected patients

• Swallow Apigat 2.5 Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the same times each day if you are prescribed regular dosing.
• You may take this tablet with or without food.
• Do not double the dose if you miss a dose; follow your clinician’s missed-dose instructions.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless your healthcare professional specifically tells you to do so.
• Keep using the tablet for the full length of treatment even if you feel well.

Each Apigat 2.5 Tablet contains apixaban 2.5 mg, which is a lower-strength tablet and not the same as the 5 mg strength. The number of tablets taken per day depends on the condition being treated, and in some regimens it may be taken twice daily; the maximum daily amount and exact schedule must be set by your doctor.

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

Common side effects of Apixaban may include:

• Bleeding or easier bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Minor gum bleeding
• Headache
• Dizziness

• Apigat 2.5 Tablet can increase bleeding risk, including after falls or injuries.
• Tell your doctor before any surgery, dental work, or injections because the tablet may need to be managed ahead of time.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney or liver problems, since the 2.5 mg strength may be selected specifically for dose reduction.
• Avoid or limit alcohol because it can raise bleeding risk and increase the chance of injury.
• Do not take other blood thinners, aspirin, or NSAID pain relievers unless your prescriber approves them.
• Seek medical advice right away if you develop a severe headache, fainting, or signs of internal bleeding.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy, weak, or lightheaded.

• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, or low-molecular-weight heparins
• Aspirin and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inducers such as rifampin, carbamazepine, or phenytoin

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