Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Composition of Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Apiban 2.5 Tablet contains Apixaban 2.5 mg. It belongs to the Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) / Factor Xa inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Apiban 2.5 Tablet

• Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non‑valvular atrial fibrillation
• Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Prevention of recurrent DVT/PE
• Prevention of venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery

Key benefits

• Helps prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation
• Treats and prevents DVT and pulmonary embolism
• Reduces risk of recurrent blood clots
• Convenient fixed dosing with no routine INR monitoring in most patients

How Apiban 2.5 Tablet works

Apixaban is an oral anticoagulant that selectively inhibits factor Xa. By blocking factor Xa, it reduces thrombin generation and prevents formation and growth of blood clots.

How to take Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually twice daily. Can be taken with or without food; take at the same times each day. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice; if a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered and continue the next dose at the regular time (do not double).

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause serious and difficult-to-control bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Most side effects of Apiban are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bleeding
• easy bruising
• nosebleed
• bleeding gums
• blood in urine
• black/tarry stools
• nausea
• anaemia
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause serious or life‑threatening bleeding; seek urgent care for unusual bleeding, severe headache, weakness, or blood in stools/urine. Use caution in kidney or liver disease, in elderly patients, and in low body weight. Inform doctor/dentist before any surgery or dental procedure—may need temporary interruption. Not recommended in patients with active pathological bleeding; caution with spinal/epidural anesthesia due to risk of hematoma. Do not discontinue without medical supervision due to risk of clot/stroke.

Do not take Apiban if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active bleeding, a bleeding disorder, or a recent bleed into the brain.

Interactions with other medicines

Other anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), SSRIs/SNRIs (sertraline, fluoxetine, venlafaxine) increasing bleeding risk, Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, clarithromycin) may increase apixaban levels, Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inducers (rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, St John’s wort) may reduce effect

How to store Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 30°C), protected from moisture and direct light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Carry a card or note saying which blood thinner you take. Take it at the same time every day; a missed dose leaves you less protected. Use paracetamol rather than an anti-inflammatory for ordinary aches, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MSN LABORATORIES

Therapeutic class:

Anticoagulant

Drug class:

Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) / Factor Xa inhibitor