Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
Salt Composition
Apixaban (2.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Bdpixa 2.5mg 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. Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
Quick Tips
Bdpixa 2.5mg 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. 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 tablet of Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet?
If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, you can crush it and mix it with water, 5% dextrose in water, or apple juice or apple puree. Remember to crush the medicine just before taking it.
What if I miss a dose of Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet immediately and then continue with your regular twice-daily intake.
What are the side effects of taking Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet?
Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet may cause bleeding in the eyes, stomach, nose, etc., and anemia, which may lead to tiredness or paleness. It may also lower your blood pressure, causing you to faint or experience a quickened heartbeat and nausea. Blood tests may show an increase in gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT), which may be due to liver problems.
What is Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet used for?
Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation. It also helps to reduce the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of people 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 Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet?
While using Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet, you should be aware of the risks involved, such as excessive bleeding due to its blood-thinning properties. Therefore, do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor. If you have had epidural or spinal anesthesia or a spinal puncture while taking Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet, you may be at risk of developing a blood clot in or around your spine, which can result in paralysis in some patients. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have had any such procedure.
Do I need to stop Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet before surgery?
Consult your doctor, who will advise you on whether to stop taking Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet or not. This will depend on the type of procedure involved. For instance, if there is a moderate to high risk of bleeding during the procedure, you will need to stop taking Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet 48 hours before surgery.
Is Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as anticoagulant or blood thinner. 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 Bdpixa 2.5mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Bdpixa 2.5mg 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. Consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention at a nearby hospital.
