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Apixaban is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Apixaban safe for pregnant women?
Apixaban may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Apixaban again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Apixaban safe during breastfeeding?
Apixaban can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Apixaban on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Apixaban on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Apixaban on the Liver?
Apixaban is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Apixaban on the Heart?
Apixaban may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Apixaban should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apixaban unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Apixaban habit forming or addictive?
Apixaban does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Apixaban you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Apixaban is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Apixaban is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Apixaban
Taking Apixaban with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Apixaban
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Apixaban with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Eliquis (apixaban)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 178-180