Thromboxan 5mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Thromboxan 5mg Tablet

Apixaban(5mg)

food interaction for Thromboxan Tablet

alcohol interaction for Thromboxan Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Thromboxan Tablet

lactation interaction for Thromboxan Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Thromboxan 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Thromboxan 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Thromboxan 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Thromboxan 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Thromboxan 5mg Tablet

Apixaban(5mg)

Thromboxan 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 thromboxan tablet works

Thromboxan 5mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

Common side effects of thromboxan tablet

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

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Expert advice FOR Thromboxan 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 Thromboxan 5mg Tablet

Apixaban

Q. Can I cut the tablet of Thromboxan 5mg 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 Thromboxan 5mg Tablet?
If a dose is missed, the patient should take Thromboxan 5mg Tablet immediately and then continue with twice daily intake as before.
Q. What are the side effects of taking Thromboxan 5mg Tablet?
Thromboxan 5mg 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 Thromboxan 5mg Tablet used for?
Thromboxan 5mg 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. Thromboxan 5mg 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 Thromboxan 5mg Tablet?
While using Thromboxan 5mg 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 Thromboxan 5mg 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 Thromboxan 5mg 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 Thromboxan 5mg Tablet 48 hours before surgery.
Q. Is Thromboxan 5mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Thromboxan 5mg 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 Thromboxan 5mg Tablet?
Thromboxan 5mg 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 22 December, 2025, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)