Eliquis 5mg Tablet: A Comprehensive Overview

What is Eliquis?
Eliquis (apixaban) is an anticoagulant, commonly known as a blood thinner, designed to help prevent and treat blood clots. It works by inhibiting clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. This medication is frequently prescribed to patients with irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation) to prevent blood clots. Additionally, Eliquis is useful for preventing clots in people recovering from knee or hip replacement surgery.

How Eliquis Works
Eliquis helps reduce the risk of serious health events such as stroke and heart attack. By preventing clot formation, it lowers the chances of dangerous blockages that can cause life-threatening conditions.

How to Take Eliquis
You can take Eliquis with or without food, but it’s important to take it consistently at the same time every day. Depending on your condition, you may need to continue taking this medication long-term, possibly for life.

Important Usage Information

• Never adjust your dose or stop taking Eliquis without consulting your doctor. Discontinuing the medication or altering the dosage without professional guidance can significantly increase your risk of serious complications such as heart attack, stroke, or thrombosis (blood clot formation).
• In addition to taking Eliquis, adopting healthy lifestyle changes—such as quitting smoking, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and managing your weight—can further reduce your risk of developing blood clots.

Common Side Effects
While most people tolerate Eliquis well, some side effects may occur. The most common side effect is an increased tendency to bleed. You may experience:

• Frequent nosebleeds
• Easy bruising
• Hematoma (bruising)
• Anemia (low red blood cell count)
• Nausea

If you experience any of these symptoms, or if they persist or worsen, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Precautions

• Avoid Eliquis if you have severe liver or kidney problems, are currently experiencing bleeding, or are using other blood-thinning medications.
• Breastfeeding mothers should not take Eliquis.
• Unlike some other blood thinners, Eliquis does not require regular blood tests (like PT-INR) while you are taking it.

Always follow your doctor’s advice to ensure the medication is safe and effective for your condition.

When to Seek Medical Help
If any side effects are concerning or if you notice new symptoms, such as unusual bleeding or bruising, contact your doctor promptly. While most side effects are mild and temporary, it is always better to be cautious and seek medical guidance.

By following your doctor’s instructions and making necessary lifestyle adjustments, you can help minimize your risk of serious complications while managing your health condition effectively with Eliquis.