It is very important to tell your doctor about all medicines you have recently used.Ĭall your doctor at once if you have signs of bleeding such as: swelling, pain, feeling very weak or dizzy, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, heavy menstrual periods or abnormal vaginal bleeding, blood in your urine, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or any bleeding that will not stop.Įliquis should be stopped 24-48 hours prior to any surgery, invasive procedure, or dental work. WarningsĮliquis increases your risk of severe or fatal bleeding, especially if you take certain medicines at the same time (including some over-the-counter medicines).
Last updated on Oct 19, 2021.Įliquis ( apixaban) blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood.Įliquis is used to lower the risk of stroke or a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.Įliquis reduces the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of people who have just had hip or knee replacement surgery.Įliquis treats blood clots in the veins of your legs ( DVT - deep vein thrombosis) or lungs ( pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again.