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Active ingredients: apixaban
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow, round, biconvex film-coated tablet with "893" debossed on one side and "2 1/2" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 14 tablets pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow, round, biconvex film-coated tablet with "893" debossed on one side and "2 1/2" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 14 tablets pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow, round, biconvex film-coated tablet with "893" debossed on one side and "2 1/2" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 14 tablets pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow, round, biconvex film-coated tablet with "893" debossed on one side and "2 1/2" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 14 tablets pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow, round, biconvex film-coated tablet with "893" debossed on one side and "2 1/2" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 14 tablets pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, oval shaped, biconvex film-coated tablet with "894" debossed on one side and "5" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 100 pack
- 112 pack
- 120 pack
- 14 pack
- 168 pack
- 20 pack
- 28 pack
- 56 pack
- 60 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ELIQUIS apixaban 2.5 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult patients who have undergone elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and at least one additional risk factor for stroke.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients.,ELIQUIS is indicated for the prevention of recurrent DVT and PE in adult patients.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Yellow, round, biconvex film-coated tablet with "893" debossed on one side and "2 1/2" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 tablets pack
- 100 tablets pack
- 14 tablets pack
- 20 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient apixaban
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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