What is Eliquis?
Eliquis is an anti-clotting agent that helps to prevent some substances from forming clots within your blood vessels. Eliquis protects the body from the risk of stroke that may be caused by blood clots, particularly with people who may have atrial fibration.
Eliquis can be used to prevent post-operative blood clots after knee surgery. It prevents deep vein thrombosis and protects against pulmonary embolism. It can be used in the treatment of these conditions as well.
What should you know before taking Eliquis
Eliquis may cause a clot in the spinal region in people who may have a spinal defect, those who are undergoing a spinal tap and those who may receive some form of spinal anesthesia, which might cause permanent paralysis.
Before taking Eliquis, you should consider your medical history for any liver or kidney diseases. It is not recommended for people over 80 years, as well as those weighing below 130 pounds.
Eliquis could trigger an allergic reaction for some people, which may be fatal if left ignored. If you have a bleeding disorder, a heart valve or an active bleeding spot from injury or surgery, you should not take Eliquis.
Side effects of Eliquis
The side effects of Eliquis are associated with loss of blood. You need to get emergency medical help if you identify any of these symptoms.
If your menstrual period is heavier than normal, if your stool is bloody or blackened, or if you feel prolonged dizziness and weakness, you may be experiencing blood loss and will need to contact a doctor immediately. You may also be experiencing critical blood loss If your skin is bruised, if you are experiencing unexplained bleeding from your nose, mouth or other orifices, or your urine looks reddish or pink.
You will need emergency medical attention if you are showing signs of an allergic reaction to Eliquis. Temporary antihistamine relief might be inefficient to deal with an allergic reaction to Eliquis.
You will also need to get immediate help if you develop numbness, back pain or loss of control of your lower body as this could be a sign of a spinal blood clot.
Some basic guidelines when considering Eliquis
Before taking up an Eliquis treatment plan, you should inform your doctor of all recent medications that you may have taken. This includes any narcotics and over the counter options, and should make particular reference to blood thinners, antidepressants, other blood clot medication and non-steroidal drugs to address inflammation.
You should keep Eliquis away from children, take it within the recommended dosage, and avoid sharing Eliquis medication with other people.
If you miss a dose, take it within the same day that you missed one. Instead of taking two doses simultaneously, contact your doctor for additional guidance.
When taking Eliquis, you should generally avoid activities that may result in any bruising or bleeding. It may cause such injuries, no matter how minor, to bleed for a prolonged period, which may lead to death and organ failure.
You should seek medical assistance when you want to stop taking Eliquis. Quitting instantly may increase the risk of developing potentially dangerous blood clots.
