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Prescription Required:Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd:<medicine_type>:
Apixaban (5mg):<packagingdetail>:Bottle:
30:<productform>:::
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Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380009. Gujarat. India.::Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
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Q. Can I cut the tablet of Abaxis 5mg Tablet?::: If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, the tablet 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 you take it.| Q. 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.| Q. 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.| Q. 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 possibly causing strokes. Abaxis 5mg 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.| Q. How dangerous is Abaxis 5mg Tablet?::: While using Abaxis 5mg Tablet you should be aware of the risks involved such as it can cause excessive bleeding being a blood thinner. Hence, do not stop taking the medication without speaking to your doctor. If you have epidural or spinal anesthesia or a spinal puncture while taking Abaxis 5mg 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. Hence, inform the doctor beforehand if you have had any such procedure.| Q. Do I need to stop Abaxis 5mg 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 Abaxis 5mg Tablet 48 hours before surgery.| Q. Is Abaxis 5mg Tablet a blood thinner?::: Yes, Abaxis 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as anticoagulant or blood thinner. It prevents your blood from clotting by preventing formation of an important component of blood clotting (factor Xa).| Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Abaxis 5mg Tablet?::: Abaxis 5mg Tablet, when taken more than the recommended dose, 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 in a nearby hospital.:
Chemical Class :: Phenylpiperidines|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED
