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Apixaban prevents blood clots in individuals at risk for conditions like atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism.
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What is Apixaban?
Apixaban is a medication belonging to the class of drugs named as anticoagulants or blood thinners. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting specific clotting factors in the blood, particularly factor Xa, which plays an essential function in the clotting cascade. By doing so, Apixaban helps prevent the formation of blood clots, reducing the risk of conditions like stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Uses of Apixaban
An anticoagulant drug called Apixaban is mainly used by people with atrial fibrillation, a kind of abnormal heart rhythm, to prevent blood clots and lower their risk of stroke. Additionally, it is used to treat and prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis(DVT), two disorders marked by the production of abnormal blood clots in the veins.
It is a popular treatment option for these disorders because of its safety profile and effectiveness, which provide a lower risk of bleeding when compared to conventional anticoagulants like warfarin.
How does it work?
Apixaban is an anticoagulant medication that inhibits a specific enzyme in the blood clotting. It targets factor Xa, a crucial protein involved in the formation of blood clots. When an injury occurs, the body initiates a complex cascade of reactions that ultimately lead to the formation of a clot to stop bleeding. Factor Xa is a critical player in this cascade. Apixaban binds to factor Xa and interferes with its ability to convert prothrombin into thrombin, which is essential for clot formation. By inhibiting factor Xa, Apixaban reduces the formation of blood clots, making it effective in preventing strokes, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Unlike older anticoagulants like Warfarin, Apixaban has a more predictable and consistent effect, requiring less frequent monitoring and offering a reduced risk of bleeding complications.
What are the different dosage forms of Apixaban?
The usual doses are 2.5 mg and 5 mg. They are frequently used to treat pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, as well as to avoid stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Apixaban is mainly given as tablets for long-term usage; there are no other formulations such as injections or liquids, available.
How to take Apixaban?
The prescribed dosage is 2.5 mg or 5 mg tablet, and swallow it whole with water, with or without food. Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablet. It is important to maintain a consistency by taking Apixaban at the same time each day to effectively prevent blood clots and minimize the risk of stroke or other clot-related conditions.
Side effects of Apixaban
Common side effects of Apixaban may include:
- Tiredness and lack of energy
- Feeling dizzy or light-headed
- Mild rash
- Nausea.
Rare but more severe side effects of Apixaban may include:
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Severe allergic reactions
- Spinal or epidural blood clots
- Liver problems
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Prescription
- Take 5 mg Apixaban tablet twice a day, for six months.
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Precautions or contraindications
- Apixaban increases the risk of bleeding; caution is needed, especially in individuals with a history of bleeding disorders or recent major surgeries.
- Monitor liver and kidney function, as impaired organ function may affect drug clearance.
- Apixaban may interact with other medications, so inform your healthcare provider about all drugs and supplements you are taking.
- Its safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well-established, and a healthcare provider should carefully consider its use.
- Apixaban should not be used in patients with active, clinically significant bleeding.
- People with a known hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to Apixaban should avoid its use.
- Avoid in patients with hepatic impairment, as the drug’s metabolism may be compromised.
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