Apixagress 5 mg Tablet

Apixagress 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of apixaban in each tablet. It belongs to a class of blood thinners called direct factor Xa inhibitors. Apixagress 5 mg Tablet is used to help prevent and treat blood clots, including stroke prevention in people with atrial fibrillation and treatment or prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). This exact 5 mg tablet is a higher-strength option than Apixagress 2.5 mg Tablet, so it is chosen when a prescriber wants a full-strength anticoagulant dose for a specific patient.

How it works: Apixaban in Apixagress 5 mg Tablet blocks factor Xa, a protein your body uses to make blood clots. By lowering clot formation, this tablet helps reduce the chance of dangerous clots traveling to the brain, lungs, legs, or other organs.

Apixagress 5 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line, and it is not the same as the 2.5 mg tablet. Doctors may choose Apixagress 5 mg Tablet for patients who need a stronger apixaban dose based on their condition, age, weight, kidney function, and bleeding risk. Because it contains 5 mg per tablet, it should be used only in the dosing plan your clinician has specifically set.

• Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation
• Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Prevention of recurrent DVT or PE
• Clot prevention after certain high-risk situations when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Apixagress 5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; do not change the schedule on your own.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber says it is appropriate.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions for the missed dose rather than doubling up.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because clot prevention depends on regular dosing.

Each Apixagress 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of apixaban per tablet. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule is determined by the doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount; the maximum dose is condition-specific and your clinician will set it for you.

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
• Anemia or feeling tired
• Minor bleeding from cuts or the nose
• Back or joint pain

• Higher-strength Apixagress 5 mg Tablet should be used only when a doctor has judged that this dose is appropriate.
• This medicine can increase bleeding risk, especially if you have a history of ulcers, recent surgery, or a bleeding disorder.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, because dosing may need special review.
• Avoid starting or stopping aspirin, NSAIDs, or other blood thinners without medical advice.
• Limit alcohol, since it can raise bleeding risk and irritate the stomach.
• Use caution with activities that can cause injury or falls, because bleeding may be harder to stop.
• If you need a procedure or dental work, tell the clinician you take apixaban tablets.

• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, or rivaroxaban
• Antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin or clopidogrel
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors or inducers that can change apixaban levels
• Certain herbal products such as St. John’s wort

Store Apixagress 5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.