Introduction
USES OF APIGAT TABLET
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke prevention
Apigat 2.5 Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain and heart.
Apigat 2.5 Tablet is commonly used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) to prevent clot formation. It also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. It can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day. You may need to take this medicine for many years, even for life in some cases. Do not stop taking it or change the dose without guidance from your doctor. It could quickly put you more at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or thrombosis (formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel). You can reduce your risk of having a blood clot by making changes to your lifestyle, such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and losing weight if you need to.
The most common side effect of Apigat 2.5 Tablet is bleeding more easily than normal, for example, having nosebleeds or bruising. If you experience any symptoms, tell your doctor immediately. Other side effects include low blood pressure, nausea, and skin rash.
Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, if you are currently bleeding or if you are taking other medicines to reduce blood clotting. You should not breastfeed while using this medicine. Unlike other anticoagulants, a regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- Apigat 2.5 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
- Apigat 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.
Driving & Using Machines
- Apigat 2.5 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
How to Use
- 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. Apigat 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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Storage
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store in a refrigerator at 15-25oC
FAQs
Q. Can I cut the tablet of Apigat?
Q. What if I miss a dose of Apigat?
Q. What are the side effects of taking Apigat?
Q. What is Apigat used for?
Q. How dangerous is Apigat?
Q. Do I need to stop Apigat before surgery?
Q. Is Apigat a blood thinner?
Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Apigat?
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