EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet

EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains apixaban 2.5 mg in each tablet. Apixaban is an anticoagulant, often called a blood thinner, used to help prevent and treat harmful blood clots. EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet is used for conditions such as reducing stroke risk in certain people with atrial fibrillation, treating or preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and lowering clot risk after some surgeries.

How it works: Apixaban works by blocking factor Xa, a clotting protein your body uses to form blood clots. As a tablet, EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet gives this effect by mouth so the medicine can circulate through your bloodstream and help keep clots from forming or growing.

EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet is the lower of the two listed strengths, and it is the exact 2.5 mg tablet that doctors may choose when a smaller apixaban dose is needed. Compared with EMBOXan 5 Tablet, this strength is not a different medicine, but a lower-dose tablet that may be selected for certain patients based on age, kidney function, bleeding risk, or other factors.

• Lowering stroke risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treating pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Preventing DVT/PE after certain orthopedic surgery
• Reducing the chance of clot recurrence

• Swallow EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same times each day if your doctor has you on a regular schedule.
• You can usually take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day and then continue your regular schedule; do not double up unless your clinician instructs you to.

Each EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet contains apixaban 2.5 mg. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily or twice daily, but the exact schedule is decided by the prescriber and should not be changed on your own. There is no universal maximum daily dose for every use; the maximum depends on the indication and the doctor’s plan.

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

Common side effects of Apixaban may include:

• Bleeding more easily than usual
• Bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Nausea
• Anemia or low blood counts
• Fatigue or dizziness from blood loss
• Mild stomach upset

• EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet can increase bleeding risk, even at the lower 2.5 mg strength.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of ulcers or bleeding.
• Do not stop EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to, because clot risk can rise.
• Avoid or limit alcohol, since it can increase bleeding risk and irritate the stomach.
• Use extra caution with falls, sports, shaving, or activities that may cause injury.
• Tell all healthcare professionals, including dentists, that you take apixaban before any procedure.
• Driving is usually not affected, but do not drive if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell from bleeding.

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood thinners, including warfarin, heparin, and similar medicines
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors or inducers such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, rifampin, and carbamazepine
• Certain herbal supplements that may affect bleeding, such as St. John’s wort or ginkgo
• Heavy alcohol use

Store EMBOXan 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.