Apixaban Benefits & Uses

Apixaban is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Apixaban Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially 10 mg orally twice a day for 1 week
Geriatric	Disease: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initially 10 mg orally twice a day for 1 week

Apixaban Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apixaban is used -

Moderate

Bleeding
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased Liver Enzymes
Increased Bilrubin Level
Decreased blood pressure

Mild

Rash
Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)
Loss of consciousness

Apixaban Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Apixaban on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Apixaban on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Apixaban on the Liver?

Apixaban is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
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.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Apixaban with Other Drugs

Apixaban should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ibuprofen

Urokinase

Anistreplase

Anistreplase Injection

Aspirin

Phenytoin

Moderate

Clotrimazole

Quinidine

Apixaban Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apixaban unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Apixaban

Is this Apixaban habit forming or addictive?

Apixaban does not cause addiction.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Apixaban is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Apixaban is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Apixaban Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apixaban

Taking Apixaban with food does not harm your health.

Safe
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.

Unknown