ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S

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.

If a dose is missed, the patient should take ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S immediately and then continue with twice daily intake as before.

ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S 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.

ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S 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. ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S 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.

While using ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S 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 ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S 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.

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 ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S 48 hours before surgery.

Yes, ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S 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).

ELIXABAN 2.5 TABLET 10'S, 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.

Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's contains Apixaban 2.5 MG.

Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's is listed at Rs. 114.75 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's that is Apixaban 2.5 MG. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's.

Yes. Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's is supplied as a tablet and is taken by the oral route.

Whether Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's on your own.

The timing of Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Elixaban 2.5 Tablet 10's in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.