Apiban 2.5 Tablet

Apiban 2.5 Tablet contains Apixaban 2.5 mg and is used for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non‑valvular atrial fibrillation. Prescription required.

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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

Eliquis 2.5 Tablet, Apigat 2.5 Tablet, Apixa 2.5 Tablet, Apixaban 2.5 mg Tablet (generic), Apiron 2.5 Tablet