Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

Del Quis 5 mg Tablet contains Apixaban (5mg). It belongs to the Blood thinner class of medicines.

Uses of Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Key benefits

• In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots Del Quis 5mg Tablet is an anticoagulant used to help prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in the body. It lowers the risk of serious clot-related conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• pulmonary embolism (PE)
• and stroke. It may also be used to reduce the risk of blood clots after certain surgeries. When taken as prescribed
• it helps reduce the risk of existing clots worsening and lowers the risk of recurrent clot formation
• supporting safer long-term blood flow.

How Del Quis 5 mg Tablet works

Del Quis 5mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) that helps prevent blood clot formation. It works by directly and selectively inhibiting factor Xa, an important clotting factor involved in thrombin generation. It reduces thrombin formation and helps prevent the development and spread of blood clots.

How to take Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

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. Del Quis 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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

If you miss a dose of Del Quis 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, blood in the vomit or urine, a severe headache, or bleeding that will not stop. Tell every doctor and dentist treating you that you are on a blood thinner, well before any procedure. Never stop this medicine on your own before surgery or dental work — stopping it carries its own risk, and the decision is your doctor's. Avoid contact sports and take care with razors and sharp tools.

Do not take Del Quis 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

Anti-inflammatory painkillers, including over-the-counter ones, sharply raise the bleeding risk. Combining two blood thinners multiplies the risk — never add one yourself. Tell your doctor about all herbal products; several affect clotting.

How to store Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Del Quis 5 mg Tablet

Del Quis 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 (e.g., football, wrestling). Informyour doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine, or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood). If you are going to have surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Del Quis 5mg Tablet temporarily. Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problems. Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DELVIN

Therapeutic class:

BLOOD RELATED

Drug class:

Blood thinner

Chemical class:

Phenylpiperidines