Apixaban (Alphapharm) TM
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Active ingredients: apixaban
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APIXABAN ALPHAPHARM apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
APIXABAN ALPHAPHARM is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,APIXABAN ALPHAPHARM is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,APIXABAN ALPHAPHARM is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,APIXABAN ALPHAPHARM is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Brown, film-coated, oval, biconvex, bevelled edge tablet, debossed with X 5 on one side of the tablet and M on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 60 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
