Edoxaban
Brand: Lixiana
Application: Prevention or treatment of harmful blood clots
Medication forms of adoxaban
Adoxaban Drug Information
The correct amount and method of taking adoxaban
Contraindications to adoxaban
Taking adoxaban during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of taking Edoxaban on driving
Drug Interaction Adoxaban
Warning about taking Edoxaban
Side effects of adoxaban
Side effects of Edoxaban overdose (edoxaban poisoning)
Storage conditions of Edoxaban
Adoxaban Drug Information
Edoxaban quickly and effectively prevents blood clots. This drug prevents the formation of harmful blood clots by reducing the effect of proteins involved in the blood clotting process "Factor Xa".
Occasionally, dangerous blood clots can form in the arteries, leading to clogged arteries. The risk of developing these types of clots is usually higher after certain surgeries or in people who have fast and irregular heartbeats. Adoxaban is also useful for preventing clots in the hands, feet, lungs, heart and kidneys. A drug called warfarin has been used to treat this type of blood clot for many years. However, people taking warfarin should be routinely evaluated for the speed of blood clot formation. This means that the dose of warfarin should be constantly monitored and adjusted. Adoxaban differs from warfarin in that people taking adoxaban do not need routine evaluation (although blood tests may be needed in certain cases).
Adoxaban may also be used to kill blood clots in deep vascular thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. In addition, it is prescribed to prevent clot formation after pelvic or knee surgery or when a person has a rapid and irregular heartbeat.
The correct amount and method of taking adoxaban
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get medication information about the drug and to be aware of its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Edoxaban varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. Adoxaban is available in doses of 30, 15 and 60 mg.
- Swallow Edoxaban tablets at a certain time of the day with some water.
- If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is about an hour away, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to adoxaban
- Note the expiration date of Adoxaban and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
- Never give Edoxaban to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for drug interactions with adoxaban, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Taking adoxaban during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor.
The effect of taking Edoxaban on driving
Adoxaban does not cause drowsiness or dizziness, you do not need to avoid driving and working with machines.
Drug Interaction Adoxaban
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with adoxaban include mifepristone, other medications that can cause bleeding or bruising (including anti-thrombolytics such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin, and enoxaparin). Specific depression (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine, SNRIs such as des-venlafaxine / venlafaxine).
Some of the drugs that affect the elimination and function of adoxaban are: rifampin.
Check the labels on all prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking, as these medications may contain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or salicylates, including analgesics / fever products (such as acetaminophen) that are similar to Edoxaban, and May increase the risk of side effects. However, if your doctor prescribes low-dose aspirin (usually 325-81 mg / day) or related medications (such as clopidogrel, ticlopidine) to prevent a stroke or heart attack, talk to your doctor about taking them. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Warning about taking Edoxaban
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking adoxaban:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have a disease that may increase your risk of bleeding or if you are bleeding.
- If you have high blood pressure.
- If you have a rare inherited blood disease called porphyria.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Side effects of adoxaban
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking this medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
- Bleeding and bruising
- Itchy skin urticarial
- Diarrhea
- Feeling sick (nausea): Eat small, spicy meals.
- Changes in some blood tests: Your doctor will monitor this.
Important Note: If you experience any unusual bleeding while taking Dabigatran, tell your doctor immediately and go to the emergency room as soon as possible.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of Edoxaban.
Side effects of Edoxaban overdose (edoxaban poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as bloody or black stools, dark pink urine, unusual and prolonged bleeding, shortness of breath, fainting, and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of Edoxaban
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.