Prepixa 5 Tablet
Manufacturer
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Apixaban (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Prepixa 5 Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner that helps prevent and treat blood clots.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Prepixa 5 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. Prepixa 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Prepixa 5 Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) that works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
Quick Tips
Prepixa 5 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 Prepixa 5 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 tablet of Prepixa 5 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. Remember to crush the medicine just before taking it.
What if I miss a dose of Prepixa 5 Tablet?
If a dose is missed, the patient should take Prepixa 5 Tablet immediately and then continue with twice daily intake as before.
What are the side effects of taking Prepixa 5 Tablet?
Prepixa 5 Tablet may cause bleeding in eyes, stomach, nose, etc. 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 Prepixa 5 Tablet used for?
Prepixa 5 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 possibly causing strokes. Prepixa 5 Tablet 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 Prepixa 5 Tablet?
While using Prepixa 5 Tablet, be aware of the risks involved such as it can cause excessive bleeding being a blood thinner. Do not stop taking the medication without speaking to your doctor. If you have epidural or spinal anesthesia or a spinal puncture while taking Prepixa 5 Tablet then you may be at risk of developing a blood clot in or around your spine which can result in paralysis in some patients. Therefore, inform your doctor beforehand if you have had any such procedure.
Do I need to stop Prepixa 5 Tablet before surgery?
Consult your doctor who will tell you whether you have to stop it or not. It will depend on the type of procedure involved. For instance, if there is moderate to high risk of bleeding during the procedure you will have to stop taking Prepixa 5 Tablet 48 hours before surgery.
Is Prepixa 5 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Prepixa 5 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 Prepixa 5 Tablet?
Overdosing on Prepixa 5 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. Seek immediate medical attention by contacting your doctor or going to the nearest emergency hospital.
