Abaxis 5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Apixaban (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Abaxis 5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Abaxis 5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abaxis 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Abaxis 5mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
Quick Tips
Abaxis 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Night time administration is not preferable. It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence frequent dose changes are not required. It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports. Inform your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool. If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Abaxis 5mg Tablet temporarily. Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem. Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I cut the Abaxis 5mg Tablet?
If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, it may be crushed and mixed with water or 5% dextrose in water, or apple juice or apple puree. Ensure to crush the medicine just before taking it.
What if I miss a dose of Abaxis 5mg Tablet?
If a dose is missed, the patient should take Abaxis 5mg Tablet immediately and then continue with twice daily intake as before.
What are the side effects of taking Abaxis 5mg Tablet?
Abaxis 5mg Tablet may cause bleeding in eyes, stomach, nose, etc., and anemia which may cause tiredness or paleness. It may also lower your blood pressure which may make you faint or have a quickened heartbeat and nausea. Blood tests may show an increase in gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT), which may be due to liver problems.
What is Abaxis 5mg Tablet used for?
Abaxis 5mg Tablet is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation. In atrial fibrillation, the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and potentially causing strokes. Abaxis 5mg Tablet also helps to reduce the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of those who have just had hip or knee replacement surgery and treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again.
How dangerous is Abaxis 5mg Tablet?
While using Abaxis 5mg Tablet, you should be aware of the potential risks such as it can cause excessive bleeding due to its blood thinning properties. Therefore, do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor. Additionally, if you have epidural or spinal anesthesia or a spinal puncture while taking Abaxis 5mg Tablet, you may be at risk of developing a blood clot in or around your spine which can result in paralysis in some patients. Hence, inform your doctor beforehand if you have had any such procedure.
Do I need to stop Abaxis 5mg Tablet before surgery?
Consult your doctor who will tell you whether you need to stop it or not. This decision will depend on the type of surgery and may vary from case to case. For example, if there is a moderate to high risk of bleeding during the procedure, you will likely have to stop taking Abaxis 5mg Tablet 48 hours before surgery.
Is Abaxis 5mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Abaxis 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. It prevents your blood from clotting by preventing the formation of an important component of blood clotting (factor Xa).
What are the symptoms of overdosage of Abaxis 5mg Tablet?
Overdose of Abaxis 5mg Tablet may cause unusual bleeding or bruising, red, brown, or pink urine, red or black, tarry stools and coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. Contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention at a nearby hospital.
