Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Apixaban (2.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
Can I crush the tablet of Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet if I have trouble swallowing it?
If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, you can crush it and mix it with water or other liquids as directed by your healthcare provider.
What should I do if I miss a dose of Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible, then continue with your regular dosing schedule.
What are the potential side effects of taking Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet?
Common side effects may include bleeding in various parts of the body, anemia leading to tiredness or paleness, low blood pressure causing dizziness or fainting, and increased heart rate. Rarely, it may also cause liver problems.
What is Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet used for?
Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet is prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. It also helps prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, particularly after hip or knee replacement surgery.
How safe is Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet?
While taking Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet, it's essential to be aware of the risk of excessive bleeding due to its blood-thinning properties. Consult your doctor before stopping the medication and inform them if you have a history of epidural or spinal anesthesia or procedures that may increase this risk.
Do I need to stop taking Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet before surgery?
Consult your doctor for guidance on whether to discontinue Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet before undergoing a procedure, as the decision will depend on the type of surgery and its associated risks.
Is Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet an anticoagulant or blood thinner?
Yes, Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet belongs to the class of medications known as anticoagulants or blood thinners, which prevent blood clotting by inhibiting factor Xa.
What are the symptoms of taking too much Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet?
Overdosing on Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet can cause unusual bleeding or bruising, red or brown urine, and coughing up or vomiting blood or material that resembles coffee grounds.
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. Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Faxapix 2.5mg 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.
- Inform your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet temporarily.
- Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
- Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Faxapix 2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
