Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet

Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet is an oral blood thinner that contains 2.5 mg of apixaban in each tablet. It belongs to the direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) class and is used to help prevent and treat certain dangerous blood clots. Doctors may prescribe Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet to lower the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation, to treat or prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and for some patients after clot-related events.

How it works: Apixaban blocks Factor Xa, a key protein your body uses to make blood clots. Because Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth as a tablet, it provides a convenient way to help reduce clot formation without the need for routine blood-thinning injections.

Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Apixagress 5 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller apixaban dose for a specific reason. This 2.5 mg tablet is not a starting dose for everyone; it is often used in people who meet certain criteria, need dose reduction, or are on a doctor-directed prevention plan.

• Reduce stroke risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treat pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Help prevent DVT and PE from coming back
• Prevent clots after certain surgery or high-risk situations

• Swallow Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• You can take this tablet with or without food.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep blood levels steady.
• Do not stop taking Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet on your own, even if you feel well.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask your pharmacist or prescriber about approved options before changing how you take it.

Each Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet contains 2.5 mg of apixaban, which is a lower strength than the 5 mg tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the reason it was prescribed and your medical history; some patients take it twice daily, but your doctor determines the right schedule for you. Do not exceed the dose your prescriber sets for this 2.5 mg strength.

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
• Minor bleeding that takes longer to stop
• Nausea
• Anemia-related tiredness or weakness
• Headache

• Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet can increase bleeding risk, even at this lower strength.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, recent surgery, liver or kidney problems, or a bleeding disorder.
• Avoid starting or stopping aspirin, NSAIDs, or other blood thinners unless your prescriber approves it.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase the chance of bleeding and stomach irritation.
• Do not take this medicine if you have active major bleeding unless a specialist has specifically told you to.
• Tell all healthcare professionals, including dentists, that you take apixaban before any procedure.
• Do not drive or do risky activities if you feel weak, dizzy, or are bleeding.

• Aspirin and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, or rivaroxaban
• Strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Strong CYP3A4/P-gp inducers such as rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, or St. John’s wort

Store Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.