Apivas 2.5 Tablet

Apivas 2.5 Tablet contains apixaban 2.5 mg in each tablet. It is an oral anticoagulant, also called a blood thinner, used to help lower the risk of dangerous blood clots and stroke in selected patients. Doctors may prescribe Apivas 2.5 Tablet for conditions such as atrial fibrillation, treatment or prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE) in people who need this lower-strength apixaban tablet.

How it works: Apixaban works by blocking Factor Xa, a key protein your body uses to make blood clots. By reducing clot formation, Apivas 2.5 Tablet helps prevent clots from forming or getting larger.

Apivas 2.5 Tablet is the lower-strength apixaban tablet, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that 2.5 mg is the right dose for their situation. It is not a starter dose for everyone; compared with higher apixaban strengths, this tablet is often chosen for dose reduction in people with certain risk factors or for specific stages of treatment. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed whole and begins working once absorbed after you take it as directed.

• Stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Treatment of DVT
• Treatment of PE
• Prevention of recurrent DVT or PE
• Clot prevention after certain orthopedic surgeries, when prescribed

• Swallow Apivas 2.5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep a steady effect.
• You can take Apivas 2.5 Tablet with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day, then continue your regular schedule.
• Do not stop taking the tablet on your own, because stopping suddenly can raise the risk of a clot or stroke.

Each Apivas 2.5 Tablet provides apixaban 2.5 mg. The dose may be taken once or twice daily depending on the reason it was prescribed, and your doctor chooses the exact schedule based on your condition, kidney function, age, weight, and bleeding risk. Do not take more than prescribed, because the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber for your treatment plan.

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

Common side effects of Apixaban may include:

• Easy bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Bleeding gums
• Nausea
• Minor bleeding from cuts that lasts longer
• Tiredness
• Dizziness

• Apivas 2.5 Tablet can increase bleeding risk, so tell all healthcare professionals you take apixaban before any procedure or surgery.
• Avoid starting or stopping aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other blood thinners unless your doctor approves.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase the chance of bleeding and stomach irritation.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, a recent bleeding event, stomach ulcers, or a history of stroke.
• This tablet is not for use in patients with certain heart valve problems unless a specialist specifically prescribes it.
• If you fall, hit your head, or have unusual bruising, get medical advice promptly even if you feel okay.
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy, weak, or lightheaded after taking Apivas 2.5 Tablet.

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, or rivaroxaban
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors such as ketoconazole or ritonavir
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inducers such as rifampin, carbamazepine, or phenytoin
• Herbal products that may affect bleeding, such as St. John’s wort or high-dose ginkgo

Store Apivas 2.5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.