Indications
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ELIQUIS (apixaban) is a prescription
medicine used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heartbeat, not caused by a heart valve problem.
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ELIQUIS (apixaban) is a prescription
medicine used to treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again. -
ELIQUIS (apixaban) is a prescription
medicine used 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.
Indications
-
ELIQUIS (apixaban) is a
prescription medicine used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heartbeat, not caused by a heart valve problem. -
ELIQUIS (apixaban) is a
prescription medicine used to treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again. -
ELIQUIS (apixaban) is a
prescription medicine used 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.
Take ELIQUIS exactly as prescribed
Take ELIQUIS twice every day with or without food. If you have difficulty swallowing the tablet whole, talk to your doctor about other ways to take ELIQUIS. Do not change your dose or stop taking ELIQUIS unless your doctor tells you to.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of ELIQUIS, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take more than one dose of ELIQUIS at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Keep your prescription filled
Do not run out of ELIQUIS. Refill your prescription before you run out. Your doctor will decide how long you should take ELIQUIS.
Don’t change your dose or stop taking ELIQUIS without first talking with your doctor. Stopping ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke if you are taking ELIQUIS for atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem.
If you take too much ELIQUIS, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
Call your doctor or healthcare professional right away if you fall or injure yourself, especially if you hit your head. Your doctor or healthcare professional may need to examine you.
To learn more, see What you should know before taking ELIQUIS.
ELIQUIS is a medicine that lowers your chance of having a stroke by helping to prevent clots from forming. Even though you cannot feel that ELIQUIS is working, it is important to not stop taking ELIQUIS without talking to the doctor who prescribes it to you. Stopping ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke. Because ELIQUIS is a blood thinner medicine that reduces clotting, it can cause bleeding, which can be serious, and rarely may lead to death.
Symptoms of bleeding
ELIQUIS can cause bleeding, which can be serious, and rarely may lead to death. This is because ELIQUIS is a blood thinner medicine
that reduces blood clotting.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR GET MEDICAL HELP RIGHT AWAY IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS OF BLEEDING WHEN TAKING ELIQUIS:
- Unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time, such as unusual bleeding from the gums, nosebleeds that happen often, or menstrual or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than normal
- Bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
- Red, pink, or brown urine; red or black stools (looks like tar)
- Coughing up or vomiting blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- Unexpected pain, swelling, or joint pain
- Headaches, or feeling dizzy or weak
While taking ELIQUIS, you may bruise more easily and it may take longer than usual for any bleeding to stop.
I would tell someone recently diagnosed with AFib that the most important thing is to take your medicine and to take it on time.
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I use a pill box to remember to take ELIQUIS twice a day. It helps me know I’m following my doctor’s instructions.
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Having a hard time remembering to take your medication?
These simple suggestions may help.
Set alarms or alerts
Use your watch or your smartphone.
Create a pill reminder card
Post it on your fridge or somewhere you’ll see each day and consider using a pill organizer.
Time around daily activity
Time your medication to a daily activity, like brushing your teeth.
Keep your meds in sight
Consider places like your kitchen counter or bedroom dresser (but always keep medications away from children).
Make it a habit
Take your medication at the same time each morning and evening.
What you should know before taking ELIQUIS
ELIQUIS is not for patients who:
- have artificial heart valves
- have antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), especially with positive triple antibody testing, who have a history of blood clots
- currently have certain types of abnormal bleeding
- have had a serious allergic reaction to ELIQUIS
See additional Important Safety Information below
Talk to your healthcare team about the following:
- Kidney or liver problems
- If you have antiphospholipid syndrome
- Any other medical conditions
- If you have ever had bleeding problems
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed. You and your doctor should decide if you will take ELIQUIS or breastfeed. You should not do both.
Females who are able to become pregnant: talk with your healthcare provider about pregnancy planning, and your risk of severe uterine bleeding if you are treated with blood thinner medicines, including ELIQUIS.
Tell all of your doctors and your dentist that you are taking ELIQUIS. They should talk to the doctor who prescribed ELIQUIS for you before you have any surgery, medical, or dental procedure.
Tell your healthcare team about all the medicines you take, including any:
- prescription medicines
- over-the-counter medicines
- vitamins
- herbal supplements
During treatment, make sure you talk to your healthcare team before you begin to take any new medication.
See additional Important Safety Information below
Do not stop taking ELIQUIS without talking to the doctor who prescribed it to you
For patients taking ELIQUIS for atrial fibrillation: stopping ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke.
Talk to your healthcare team before any medical procedures. ELIQUIS may need to be stopped before surgery or a medical or dental procedure. Your doctor will tell you when you should stop taking ELIQUIS and when you may start taking it again. If you have to stop taking ELIQUIS, your doctor may prescribe another medicine to help prevent a blood clot from forming.
Bleeding
ELIQUIS can cause bleeding, which can be serious, and rarely may lead to death. This is because ELIQUIS is a blood thinner medicine that reduces blood clotting. While taking ELIQUIS, you may bruise more easily and it may take longer than usual for any bleeding to stop.
You may have a higher risk of bleeding if you take ELIQUIS with other medicines that increase your risk of bleeding, such as:
- Aspirin
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (called NSAIDs)
- Warfarin
- Heparin
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Other medicines to help prevent or treat blood clots
Tell your doctor if you take any of these medicines.
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding when taking ELIQUIS:
- Unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time, such as:
- Unusual bleeding from the gums
- Nosebleeds that happen often
- Menstrual or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than normal
- Bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
- Red, pink, or brown urine
- Red or black stools (looks like tar)
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- Unexpected pain, swelling, or joint pain
- Headaches
- Feeling dizzy or weak
Spinal or epidural blood clots (hematoma)
People who take ELIQUIS, and have medicine injected into their spinal or epidural area, or have a spinal puncture, have a risk of forming a blood clot that can cause long-term or permanent loss of the ability to move (paralysis).
Your risk of developing a spinal or epidural blood clot is higher if:
- A thin tube called an epidural catheter is placed in your back to give you certain medicine
- You take NSAIDs or a medicine to prevent blood from clotting
- You have a history of difficult or repeated epidural or spinal punctures
- You have a history of problems with your spine or have had surgery on your spine
If you take ELIQUIS and receive spinal anesthesia or have a spinal puncture, your doctor should watch you closely for symptoms of spinal or epidural blood clots or bleeding.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms (especially in your legs and feet) when taking ELIQUIS:
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Muscle weakness
A reaction to ELIQUIS itself
A reaction to ELIQUIS can cause hives, rash, itching, and possibly trouble breathing. If you get this reaction, it will usually happen soon after you take a dose of ELIQUIS.
Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Sudden chest pain or chest tightness
- Sudden swelling of your face or tongue
- Trouble breathing
- Wheezing
- Feeling dizzy or faint
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that may be bothering you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of ELIQUIS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
These are not all of the possible side effects of ELIQUIS. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
See additional Important Safety Information below
The ELIQUIS Starter Guide
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Talking With Your Doctor
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ELIQUIS 360 Support
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Savings Resources
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