Apixaban is an anticoagulant that inhibits the clotting factor Xa, preventing the formation of blood clots.

Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Treatment and prevention of DVT and PE

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The tablet should be taken orally twice a day, with or without food
The recommended dose for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation is 5 mg twice daily.
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them, but you may suffer from:

Exercise regularly, including aerobic and resistance training
Maintain a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium
Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake
Manage stress levels
Get enough sleep
Maintain a healthy weight
Control blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Manage diabetes if applicable
Consider stress-reducing techniques such as meditation or yoga
Consider seeking professional help for anxiety or depression

Apixaban, 5 Mg - 60 Tablets

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