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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read this INSTRUCTIONS carefully before using this medicine, as it contains important information for you.

- Keep these instructions for use. You can need to read again. - If you have any additional questions, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. - This drug has been prescribed for you personally, please do not give to others. - Whenthis medicineyou are taking this medicineyou go to a doctor or hospital

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In these operating instructions:

1. What is ELIQUIS and what is it used for? 2. Things to consider before using ELIQUIS. 3. How to use ELIQUIS 4. What are the possible side effects? 5. ELIQUIS storage of tablets is included in the Headings.

1. What is ELIQUIS and what is it used for?

Film-coated tablets are yellow, rounded, with “893” on one side and ında 2 1 bir2 ”on the other side. 10, 20 and 60 film-coated tablets are sold in a cardboard box containing blisters.

ELIQUIS contains apiksaban as the active ingredient and belongs to a group of drugs called anticoagulants. This drug prevents the formation of blood clots by blocking the factor Xa, an important substance that provides blood clotting.

The possibility of developing blood clots in your leg veins may be increased after having an operation on the hips or knees. This may cause painful or painless swelling in your legs. If the blood clot moves from your leg to your lungs, this clot can block blood flow and cause shortness of breath without chest pain or chest pain. This condition (pulmonary embolism) can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

ELIQUIS is especially used in adults to help prevent blood clot formation after hip or knee prosthetic surgeries.

2. Things to consider before using ELIQUIS DO NOT use ELIQUIS in the following cases: -have allergies to any substance in the composition of Apiksaban or ELIQUIS

If you- if you have excessive bleeding - if you have liver disease causing hepatic hemorrhage (hepatic coagulopathy),

ELIQUIS USE CAREFULLY in the following casesRisk of increased bleeding, such as:

-- Bleeding disorders; diseases that cause lower platelet activity - active or new ulcer in the stomach or intestine - heart infection (bacterial endocarditis) - recently bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke) - very high blood pressure, which can not be controlled by medical treatment - related to the brain, spinal cord or eye a recent operation - severe kidney disease or dialysis - history of a liver problem or liver problem

Your doctor will test your liver function before you use ELIQUIS, and this medication will be used with caution in patients with signs of changes in liver function. - a tube (catheter) placed in your spinal cord, or an injection into your spinal cord

(for anesthesia or pain relief); your doctor will tell you to take ELIQUIS 5 hours or more after the catheter has been removed.

Please consult with your doctor if these warnings are valid for you, even at any time in the past.

ELIQUIS is not recommended in children and adolescents and in adolescents under 18 years of age.

Use of ELIQUIS with food and drink ELIQUIS can be taken with food or alone.

Pregnancy Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.

The effects of ELIQUIS on pregnancy and unborn children are unknown. You should not use ELIQUIS if you are pregnant.

If you discover that you are pregnant during your treatment, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Breastfeeding Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine. It is not known whether ELIQUIS passes into human milk.

Use of tools and machinery Whether or not ELIQUIS has an impact on the ability to drive and use machines is not shown.

Important information about some of the ingredients in the content of ELIQUIS ELIQUIS contains lactose (a kind of sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you are intolerant of some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Use with other drugs Some drugs increase the effects of ELIQUIS while others reduce it. Your doctor will decide whether you can use ELIQUIS when taking these medications and how often you should be followed.

The following drugs may increase the effects of ELIQUIS and increase the likelihood of unwanted bleeding: - Some drugs used for fungal infections (eg ketoconazole, etc.) - Some antiviral drugs used for HIV / AIDS (eg ritonavir) - Other medications used to reduce blood clotting ( eg enoxaparin, etc.) - Anti-inflammatory or pain medications (eg aspirin or naproxen) - Drugs used for high blood pressure or heart problems (eg diltiazem)

The following drugs may reduce the effects of ELIQUIS on preventing blood clot formation: - Sara (epilepsy) or drugs used to prevent seizures (eg. phenytoin, etc.) - St. John's Wort (St. John's Wort: herbal supplement used for depression) - used to treat tuberculosis or other infections, drugs (eg. rifampicin)

If the prescription or you are currently using any non-prescription medication or Please inform your doctor or pharmacist about these if you used them.