Xcard Apixaban 2.5 mg – 60 Tablets is an anticoagulant medication that prevents blood clots after joint replacement surgeries, such as the knee. It also prevents their formation in the leg veins, blood vessels in the lungs, or inside the heart.
Xcard Ingredients
Each Xcard tablet contains 2.5 mg of the active ingredient "Apixaban," an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting by blocking the formation of Factor Xa, which is an essential component for blood coagulation.
What are the uses of Xcard?
Xcard is used for adults in:
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Prevention of blood clots (Deep Vein Thrombosis) after knee or hip replacement surgeries.
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Prevention of blood clots from forming in the heart in patients with an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) with at least one risk factor.
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Treatment of blood clots in the leg veins (Deep Vein Thrombosis) or blood vessels of the lungs (Pulmonary Embolism), and prevention of the recurrence of clots in those areas.
Xcard Tablet Dosage
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The physician determines the appropriate dose of Xcard tablets.
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Try to take the tablets at the same time every day.
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Xcard tablets can be taken with or without food.
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The recommended dose ranges between 2.5 - 5 mg twice daily.
Xcard Side Effects
Xcard tablets may cause some side effects, such as:
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Anemia.
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Increased likelihood of bleeding, which may appear as bruising.
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Nausea.
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Low platelet count.
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Hypotension (low blood pressure).
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Skin rash.
Contraindications
Xcard tablets should not be used in case of:
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Hypersensitivity to its ingredients.
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Excessive bleeding.
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A disease that increases the likelihood of serious bleeding, such as active ulcers in the stomach or intestines, or a recent hemorrhage in the brain.
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Liver disease that increases the risk of bleeding.
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Taking other blood thinners.
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Children and adolescents younger than 18 years.
Warnings and Precautions
Tell your doctor before taking Xcard tablets about any health problem you have, especially:
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Bleeding disorders.
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Severe high blood pressure.
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Severe kidney disease or dialysis.
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Current liver problems or a previous history of them.
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Catheters or injections in the spine (for anesthesia or pain reduction).
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Prosthetic heart valve.
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Antiphospholipid syndrome.
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Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking before taking Xcard tablets, especially:
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Blood thinners.
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Antifungals.
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Antivirals.
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Analgesics (Painkillers).
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Anticoagulants.
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High blood pressure or heart medications.
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Epilepsy medications.
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St. John's Wort.
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Tuberculosis medications.
Preservation and Storage
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Store in a cool, dry place.
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Do not use the medication after the expiration date stated on the package.
