Eliquis 5 mg Tablet

Eliquis 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of apixaban in each tablet. It is an oral anticoagulant, also called a blood thinner, used to help prevent and treat certain types of blood clots. Eliquis 5 mg Tablet is prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in eligible patients, and to treat or prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in people a doctor has assessed.

How it works: Apixaban blocks factor Xa, a key protein your body uses to make blood clots. As a tablet, Eliquis 5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed by the digestive system, then helps lower the blood’s ability to clot.

Eliquis 5 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet compared with Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet, so it is not the usual starting dose for everyone. Doctors may choose Eliquis 5 mg Tablet for adults who need the standard full tablet strength based on their condition, kidney function, age, weight, and bleeding risk. It works the same way as the lower strength, but the 5 mg tablet delivers more apixaban per dose and is used when that amount is appropriate.

• Reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
• Treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treat pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Lower the risk of DVT/PE coming back
• Prevent clots after certain orthopedic surgery when prescribed

• Swallow the Eliquis 5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually twice daily for many approved uses.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember the same day, then return to your regular schedule; do not double up at one time.
• Keep taking Eliquis 5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor tells you, even if you feel well.

Each Eliquis 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of apixaban. For many adult uses, it may be taken 5 mg twice daily, but the exact schedule depends on the reason it was prescribed and your medical history. Do not take more than your prescribed amount; your doctor decides the right dose and whether a lower strength such as Eliquis 2.5 mg Tablet is better 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 that takes longer to stop
• Nausea
• Anemia or low blood count symptoms
• Headache
• Tiredness

• Eliquis 5 mg Tablet can cause serious bleeding, so tell your doctor about any history of bleeding problems.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice, because stopping can raise the risk of a clot or stroke.
• Use extra caution if you are elderly, have kidney or liver disease, or have had a recent surgery or injury.
• Tell your doctor before any dental work or procedure so they can plan around bleeding risk.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can increase the chance of bleeding or injury.
• Check with your prescriber before taking pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen, since they can raise bleeding risk.
• Seek urgent care after any serious fall or head injury, even if you feel okay at first.

• Other blood thinners, including warfarin, heparin, or enoxaparin
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or high-dose aspirin
• Certain antidepressants that can increase bleeding risk, such as SSRIs or SNRIs
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors or inducers that can change apixaban levels
• Herbal products such as St. John’s wort

Store Eliquis 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.