Aprixaban : Eliquis

1. Notify doctor

1.1. unusual bleeding

1.2. red or black tarry stools

1.3. pink or brown urine

1.4. signs of allergic reaction

2. Side Effects

2.1. Bruising and Bleeding

2.2. nose bleeds

2.3. excessive menstrual bleeding

3. Dosage: 2.5 mg

3.1. take as directed

3.2. do not discontinue without consulting Doctor

3.3. store medication at room temperature

4. anticoagulant

5. drug and Herbal interaction

5.1. NSAIDs

5.1.1. ibuprofan

5.1.2. advil

5.1.3. motrine

5.2. SSRI's

5.2.1. E-learning

5.2.2. Student forum

5.3. St. Johns wort

5.4. drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 (rifampin

5.5. Drugs that inhibit P-glycoprotein

6. contraindications

6.1. notify professional if pregnancy or breast feeding

6.2. kidney or liver impairment

6.3. previous allergic reation

7. therapeutic use

7.1. Treatment of reduction in risk of recurrence of deep Vein thrombosis

8. other pertinent information

8.1. pt may take with food

8.2. may crush and give through an NG Tube

8.3. discontinue approximately 24-48 hrs before surgerey

8.4. Monitor and evaluate for bleeding

8.5. not recomended for prosthetic heart valve

8.6. monitor for any neurological impairment

8.6.1. numbness in limbs

8.6.2. midline back pain