INTRODUCTION: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.
USES OF THE DRUG:
To prevent stroke and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
MAIN USES:
To prevent stroke and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, easy bruising, or minor bleeding (such as nosebleed, bleeding from cuts) may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
DOSAGE:
Please consult your medical doctor for this information as dosage will vary upon your own individual condition.