Eliquis
Apixaban
Ingredients & Drug Type
Eliquis is listed as Cardiovascular containing Apixaban. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Apixaban
- Therapeutic class
- Cardiovascular
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 2.5mg / 5mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- مرتين يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 5mg.
- Frequency: مرتين يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Eliquis is listed as Cardiovascular containing Apixaban. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Eliquis (apixaban) holds the best bleeding profile among DOACs (ARISTOTLE: fewer major bleeds AND fewer strokes than warfarin) — the go-to for the elderly, renal impairment and prior GI bleeders. Twice-daily discipline is the price of that safety; banned in mechanical valves; dose-reduce on the 2-of-3 criteria (80y/60kg/Cr1.5).
Uses / Indications
- Atrial fibrillation
- venous thrombosis
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- Bleeding
- anemia
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- نزف نشط
- **الصمامات الميكانيكية والرجفان الصمامي: ممنوع** (وارفارين حصراً)
- قصور كبدي مع اعتلال تخثر
- والحمل والإرضاع. تخفيض الجرعة لـ2.5 مرتين عند اجتماع اثنين من: عمر 80+
- وزن 60- كغ
- كرياتينين 1.5+.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- جرعتان يومياً ثمن أمانه — **انتظامهما صباحاً ومساءً غير قابل للتفاوض**
- ونسيان المتكرر يفتح باب الجلطة بصمت. لا توقفه ذاتياً قبل أي إجراء (حتى خلع سن) — التنسيق لطبيبك. علبة أسبوعية منظمة تحل مشكلة النسيان لمعظم الناس. براز أسود
- قيء دموي
- صداع انفجاري = طوارئ. تابع قلبك ووظائف كليتيك دورياً عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- قصيرة القائمة: الآزولات القوية وأدوية الإيدز البروتيازية ترفعه (ممنوعة أو تخفيض)
- الريفامبيسين وعشبة القديس يوحنا تضعفه
- والأسبرين/مضادات الالتهاب تراكب نزفياً بقرار طبي. لا قيود غذائية تُذكر.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Eliquis?
Eliquis contains Apixaban and is categorized as Cardiovascular. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Eliquis?
Catalog dosing information includes: 5mg. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Eliquis?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Eliquis be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.