Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet

Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet contains 2.5 mg of apixaban in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called anticoagulants, or blood thinners, and is used to help prevent harmful blood clots. Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet may be prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke in certain adults with atrial fibrillation, to help treat or prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), or to lower the chance of clots after some surgery. Because it affects clotting, it can also increase the risk of bleeding.

How it works: Apixaban blocks a clotting protein called factor Xa, which helps slow down the body’s ability to form clots. In tablet form, Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to provide anticoagulant effect throughout the day.

Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet than Eliquis 5 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller apixaban dose based on age, kidney function, body weight, bleeding risk, or the treatment phase. This strength is not a faster-acting or gentler-feeling version; it works the same way as Eliquis 5 mg Tablet, but provides less medicine per tablet and may be part of a dose-reduction plan.

• Reduce stroke risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Treat DVT and PE
• Prevent DVT after hip or knee replacement surgery
• Reduce the risk of recurrent DVT or PE
• Help prevent blood clots in certain adult patients

• Swallow Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor specifically tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep the dose steady.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day, then return to your regular schedule.
• Do not stop taking Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because stopping can raise clot risk.

Each Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of apixaban per tablet. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily or twice daily, but the exact schedule is decided by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed number of tablets per day, because higher doses can raise the risk of serious bleeding.

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 that takes longer to stop
• Minor gum bleeding
• Nausea
• Anemia or feeling tired
• Blood in urine or stool

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, liver or kidney problems, or recent surgery.
• Use extra caution with activities that can cause cuts, falls, or injury because Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet can increase bleeding risk.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines, including pain relievers or supplements, without checking first.
• Limit alcohol if advised, since it can increase bleeding risk and stomach irritation.
• Tell every healthcare professional, including dentists, that you take apixaban before any procedure.
• Do not stop Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet on your own, especially if you take it for atrial fibrillation or clot prevention.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor about the risks and benefits before using this medicine.

• Other blood thinners such as warfarin, heparin, rivaroxaban, or dabigatran
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin
• 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 Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.