Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tellzy 80-AM Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.Tellzy 80-AM Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, and upset stomach. Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : SAFE

Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet dose adjustment may not be needed in patients with the mild liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

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Chemical Class :: Phenylpiperidines
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED

Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Q. Can I cut the tablet of Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet?
If you have difficulty swallowing the whole tablet, the tablet may be crushed and mixed with water, or 5% dextrose in water, or apple juice or apple puree. Remember to crush the medicine just before you take it.

Q. What if I miss a dose of Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet?
If a dose is missed, the patient should take Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet immediately and then continue with twice daily intake as before.

Q. What are the side effects of taking Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet?
Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet may cause bleeding in eyes, stomach, nose, etc and anemia which may cause tiredness or paleness. It may also lower your blood pressure which may make you faint or have a quickened heartbeat and nausea. Blood tests may show an increase in gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT), which may be due to liver problems.

Q. What is Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet used for?
Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation. In atrial fibrillation, the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes. Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet also helps 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 and treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again.

Q. How dangerous is Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet?
While using Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet you should be aware of the risks involved such as it can cause excessive bleeding being a blood thinner. Hence, do not stop taking the medication without speaking to your doctor. If you have epidural or spinal anesthesia or a spinal puncture while taking Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet then you may be at risk of developing a blood clot in or around your spine which can result in paralysis in some patients. Hence, inform the doctor beforehand if you have had any such procedure.

Q. Do I need to stop Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet before surgery?
Consult your doctor who will tell you whether you have to stop it or not. It will depend on the type of procedure involved. For instance, if there is moderate to high risk of bleeding during the procedure you will have to stop taking Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet 48 hours before surgery.

Q. Is Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as anticoagulant or blood thinner. It prevents your blood from clotting by preventing formation of an important component of blood clotting (factor Xa).

Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet?
Eliquis 2.5mg Tablet, when taken more than the recommended dose, may cause unusual bleeding or bruising, red, brown, or pink urine, red or black, tarry stools and coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. Consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention in a nearby hospital.

Hemorrhage
Hematoma
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Bruise
Nausea