{"product_id":"apixa-q-2-5mg-tablets-30s","title":"Apixa Q 2.5mg Tablets 30's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApixa Q 2.5mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a prescription-only \u003cb\u003eoral anticoagulant\u003c\/b\u003e (blood thinner) containing the active ingredient \u003cb\u003eapixaban\u003c\/b\u003e. It is primarily used to prevent and treat dangerous blood clots that can cause life-threatening emergencies, such as strokes or blockages in the lungs and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Medical Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStroke Prevention\u003c\/b\u003e: Prescribed to people with an irregular heartbeat, known as nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), to lower the risk of clots traveling to the brain. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurgery Recovery\u003c\/b\u003e: Administered short-term after hip or knee replacement surgeries to stop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from developing while a patient has limited mobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eClot Management \u0026amp; Prevention\u003c\/b\u003e: Used to treat existing blood clots in the legs (DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), or taken long-term to prevent them from returning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Administration Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDosing Routine\u003c\/b\u003e: This medication is typically taken twice daily, ideally at the exact same times every day to keep medication levels steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet Flexibility\u003c\/b\u003e: You can safely take this medication with or without food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMissing a Dose\u003c\/b\u003e: If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember on that same day. Never double the dose to make up for a missed one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon and Serious Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause this medicine slows down your body's clotting ability, \u003cb\u003ebleeding is the most significant risk\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMild \/ Common\u003c\/b\u003e: Easy bruising, frequent nosebleeds, prolonged bleeding from minor cuts, or mild nausea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSevere \/ Emergency\u003c\/b\u003e: Coughing up blood, blood in your urine or stool (which may look black\/tarry), severe dizziness, or uncontrollable bleeding. If you experience these, seek emergency medical care immediately. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritical Safety Rules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo Not Stop Abruptly\u003c\/b\u003e: Stopping this medication without explicit guidance from your doctor drastically and rapidly increases your risk of suffering a stroke or a severe blood clot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eInform Other Providers\u003c\/b\u003e: Always tell your dentist, surgeon, or any other healthcare specialist that you take Apixa Q before undergoing any medical procedures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/b\u003e: Speak to your pharmacist before taking over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen, as combining them with a blood thinner heavily increases your bleeding risks. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53345414644012,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/apixa-q-2-5mg-tablets-30s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}