EMBOXan 5 Tablet

EMBOXan 5 Tablet is an oral tablet containing apixaban 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anticoagulant, or blood thinner, class and is used to help prevent and treat harmful blood clots. EMBOXan 5 Tablet may be prescribed to lower the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation, to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to reduce the chance of these clots coming back.

How it works: Apixaban blocks factor Xa, a clotting protein that helps blood form clots. In tablet form, EMBOXan 5 Tablet provides a convenient oral way to reduce the blood’s ability to clot too much.

EMBOXan 5 Tablet is the higher-strength sibling of EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet, so it is not the starting or maintenance dose for every patient. A doctor may choose EMBOXan 5 Tablet when a full-strength apixaban dose is needed for clot prevention or treatment, while the 2.5 mg tablet is used for selected lower-dose situations or after dose reduction is appropriate.

• Stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Prevention of recurrent DVT or PE

• Swallow EMBOXan 5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it exactly as directed at the same times each day to keep a steady effect.
• You can take the tablet with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day, then continue your regular schedule; do not double up.
• Do not stop EMBOXan 5 Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because clot risk can increase quickly.
• Carry an up-to-date medication list or anticoagulant card so other healthcare professionals know you take apixaban.

Each EMBOXan 5 Tablet provides apixaban 5 mg. The usual frequency depends on the condition being treated, and this strength may be taken once or twice daily only if your doctor prescribes it for your specific situation; there is no universal maximum for every patient because dosing is individualized. Your doctor decides the exact dose and duration, and they may switch between EMBOXan 5 Tablet and EMBOXan 2.5 Tablet if a lower dose is needed.

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, including nosebleeds or gum bleeding
• Easy bruising
• Nausea
• Anemia or low blood count symptoms such as tiredness
• Minor cuts that take longer to stop bleeding
• These bleeding effects may be more noticeable with the 5 mg strength because it is a full-dose tablet

• EMBOXan 5 Tablet can cause serious bleeding, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Tell your clinician before procedures, dental work, or injections because bleeding risk may be higher.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase bleeding risk and make injuries more likely.
• Do not take it with other blood thinners unless your prescriber specifically directs it.
• People with kidney or liver problems may need extra monitoring or a different dose.
• Report any fall, head injury, or unusual bleeding right away, even if you feel okay.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this strength.

• Other anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines, such as aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin, or heparin
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can raise bleeding risk
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inducers, such as rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, or St. John’s wort

Store EMBOXan 5 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.