Apixator 5 mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots in the veins and lungs. The active ingredient in Apixator is Apixaban, a type of direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC), which is known for its rapid onset of action and predictable effects. This medication plays a crucial role in preventing complications arising from blood clots, which, if left untreated, can lead to life-threatening events.
Uses
- Prevention of Stroke and Systemic Embolism
Benefits of Apixator 5 mg Tablet
- Prevents stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
- Treats and prevents deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Reduces the risk of pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Prevents blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery
- Maintains healthy blood circulation by preventing clot formation
How Apixator 5 mg Tablet works
Apixator 5 mg Tablet works by inhibiting Factor Xa, an essential enzyme in the blood coagulation process. Factor Xa plays a central role in the conversion of prothrombin into thrombin, which then helps transform fibrinogen into fibrin. The protein strands that form the basis of blood clots. By directly blocking Factor Xa, Apixator interferes with this cascade and reduces the formation of thrombin, thereby preventing the development of fibrin clots. This action helps in both preventing new clots from forming and stopping existing ones from becoming larger.
Since Factor Xa is responsible for amplifying the clotting response, its inhibition ensures a more controlled and predictable anticoagulant effect. The medication begins to work within a few hours of intake and reaches effective blood levels quickly.
Side effects
- Bleeding
- Dizziness
- Bruising
- Anemia
- Low blood pressure
