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Emboxan 2.5 Tablet

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Composition FOR Emboxan 2.5mg Tablet

Apixaban(2.5mg)

food interaction for Emboxan Tablet

alcohol interaction for Emboxan Tablet

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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Emboxan 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Emboxan 2.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Emboxan 2.5 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Emboxan 2.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Emboxan 2.5mg Tablet

Apixaban(2.5mg)

Emboxan tablet uses

{med_name} is used to prevent blood clots. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.

How emboxan tablet works

Emboxan 2.5 Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

Common side effects of emboxan tablet

Hemorrhage, Hematoma, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Bruise, Nausea, Brain hemorrhage, Hypersensitivity, Itching, Low blood platelets, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Coughing up blood, Abnormal liver function tests, Skin rash, Hair loss, Muscle bleeding, Pulmonary hemorrhage

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Expert advice FOR Emboxan Tablet

  • Apixaban 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 (e.g. football, wrestling).
  • Inform your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
  • If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Apixaban temporarily.
  • Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
  • Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Emboxan 2.5mg Tablet

Apixaban

Q. Can I cut the tablet of Emboxan 2.5 Tablet?
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.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Emboxan 2.5 Tablet?
If a dose is missed, the patient should take Emboxan 2.5 Tablet immediately and then continue with twice daily intake as before.
Q. What are the side effects of taking Emboxan 2.5 Tablet?
Emboxan 2.5 Tablet 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.
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Q. What is Emboxan 2.5 Tablet used for?
Emboxan 2.5 Tablet 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. Emboxan 2.5 Tablet 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.
Q. How dangerous is Emboxan 2.5 Tablet?
While using Emboxan 2.5 Tablet 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 Emboxan 2.5 Tablet 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.
Q. Do I need to stop Emboxan 2.5 Tablet before surgery?
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 Emboxan 2.5 Tablet 48 hours before surgery.
Q. Is Emboxan 2.5 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Emboxan 2.5 Tablet 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).
Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Emboxan 2.5 Tablet?
Emboxan 2.5 Tablet, 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)