eliquis 2.5mg tablet - Apixaban (2.5mg) medicine

eliquis 2.5mg tablet

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๐Ÿญ Pfizer Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is eliquis 2.5mg tablet used for?

eliquis 2.5mg tablet (Apixaban (2.5mg)) is used to treat BLOOD RELATED. It contains Apixaban (2.5mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Apixaban (2.5mg)
  • Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š eliquis 2.5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

  • Eliquis 2.5mg 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.Eliquis 2.5mg 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 Eliquis 2.5mg 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Apixaban (2.5mg)
Brand Nameeliquis 2.5mg tablet
ManufacturerPfizer Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassBLOOD RELATED
Action ClassOral Factor Xa Inhibitors
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take eliquis 2.5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of eliquis 2.5mg tablet

  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Blood in urine
  • Bruise
  • Nausea
  • Nosebleeds
  • Hematoma

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

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๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 11, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Verified User Jul 11, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Regular Customer Jul 11, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Certified Buyer Jul 11, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 11, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

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