Apigat 5 Tablet (Apixaban 5mg)

Medical Description

Apigat 5 tablet is an anticoagulant medicine or a blood thinner that contains apixaban as an active ingredient. It reduces the risk of stroke and blood clots. Apigat 5 tablet must be used under medical prescription, and for the duration, it is prescribed. You should complete the entire treatment with the medicine and not stop it mid-way on your own without consulting the doctor.

uses

Apigat 5 tablet is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in patients suffering from irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) after hip or knee replacement surgery.
It is used to treat blood clotting in the veins, (usually in the legs and lungs) which increases the risk of stroke.

contraindications

If you are allergic to apixaban or other ingredients of Apigat 5 tablet.
If you take medicines like warfarin, heparin to prevent blood clotting.
If you suffer from a bleeding disorder.
If you suffer from a liver disease associated with an increased risk of bleeding.
If you have a disease in an organ of the body that may increase the risk of bleeding like recent bleeding in your brain on spinal injury, active or a recent ulcer of the stomach or intestine.

sideEffects

Nausea
Bruising or swelling
Nosebleed
Anaemia

precautions And Warnings

Pregnancy
Q:Can I take Apigat 5 tablet during pregnancy?
A:Since there is limited safety information available for pregnant women, avoid during pregnancy. If you get pregnant while on treatment, immediately contact the doctor. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning a pregnancy, before starting the medicine.

Breast Feeding
Q:Can I take Apigat 5 tablet while breastfeeding?
A:There is limited safety data available about the use of this medicine in breastfeeding mothers. Hence, it is very important to consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.

Driving
Q:Can I drive after consuming Apigat 5 tablet?
A:It is not expected that Apigat 5 tablet will affect the ability to drive, but if you feel unwell or unable to be alert, avoid driving.

Alcohol
Q:Can I consume alcohol while taking Apigat 5 tablet?
A:Avoid consuming alcohol in excess while taking Apigat 5 tablet as it can make more likely to bleed.

Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
You suffer from any pre-existing medical condition such as bleeding disorder, high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, weak immune system, etc.
You are going to have blood tests (like a clotting test).
You are going to have surgery or a procedure that may cause bleeding
You have an artificial heart valve implanted into the heart.
You suffer from a disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks normal proteins in the blood.
You had an injection into the spinal column for anaesthesia or pain reduction, there are chances of a long term or permanent paralysis. So caution is required for such patients.
You are above 75 years of age.
Your weight is below or equal to 60kgs.
Apigat 5 tablet is not recommended for use in patients below the age of 18 years.

Mode of Action of Apigat 5 MG

How Does It Work?
Apigat 5 tablet acts as an anticoagulant. It inhibits the activity of clotting factors by the liver. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the body and makes the blood thin.

Directions for Use of Apigat 5 MG

Apigat 5 tablets must be taken as directed by the doctor.
Swallow as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine. Take with or without food.
Take it at a fixed time for optimal results and must not consume it more than prescribed by the doctor.
Follow instructions and do not stop taking the medicine on your own.

interactions
Interactions of Apigat 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines affect the way Apigat 5 tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the physician about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
Apigat 5 tablet is not recommended for patients being treated with antifungal medicines like ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole and posaconazole, anti-HIV medicines like ritonavir, anti-tuberculosis medicine like rifampicin, medicines used to treat epilepsy like phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, Antidepressants like paroxetine, fluoxetine, diazepam as it may affect the efficacy of Apigat 5 tablet.
Concomitant use of anticoagulants like warfarin and pain killer medicines like acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin or other strong painkillers, increases the risk of bleeding.
Other medicines like diltiazem, verapamil (used to treat blood pressure), enoxaparin, clopidogrel (used as an anticoagulant) must be used with caution along with Apigat 5 tablet.