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Why do you take this medicine?
Apixaban thins your blood to prevent and treat clots and lower stroke risk.1,2
How to take it
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Take it at the same times each day, morning and evening.1
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You can take it with or without food.1
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Do not stop taking it before you talk with your doctor.2
Common side effects1
- Bleeding more easily
- Bruising
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Nausea
- Rash
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember on the same day. Do not double up to make up for it. Go back to your usual times the next day.2
How to store it
Store it at room temperature (20°C to 25°C). Keep it out of the reach of children.2
Tell your doctor
- Before surgery or dental work, ask your doctor when to stop and restart.2
- Show your anticoagulant alert card to every doctor and dentist.1
- Tell your doctor all your medicines; some, like aspirin, raise bleeding risk.2
- Tell your doctor right away if you fall, especially if you hit your head.2
Get help now
Go to the emergency department or call 997
Get medical help right away.
- Severe bleeding, or bleeding you cannot stop.2
- Red, pink or brown urine, or red or black tar-like stools.2
- Vomiting blood or coffee-ground vomit, or coughing up blood.2
- Sudden bad headache, confusion, slurred speech, or trouble moving arms or legs.1
- You took too much apixaban.2
The printed version has space to write your dose and your next appointment.