Lixiana is an oral anticoagulants used to treat or prevent blood clots for patients who have had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). It is also used to prevent stroke or blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. Edoxaban contains the active substance called “factor Xa inhibitor”, it works by preventing harmful blood clots from forming in the blood vessels and reducing the ability of the blood to clot. Lixiana is an once-daily novel anticoagulant with the proven results as well as warfarin.
Manufacturer Information
CanadianPharmacyKing.com supplies brand Lixiana tablets come from Canada manufactured by Servier. Lixiana is available in three different strengths (15mg, 30mg, 60mg) and it can only be obtained with a prescription. It comes in the quantities of 30 and 90 tablets pack sizes.
This medication may cause some adverse effects such as abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, nausea and skin reactions. If you experience some severe side effects below, please consult your doctor immediately.
• Bleeding that takes longer to stop
• Bruising easily
• Low red blood cell count (anemia)
• Reduced liver function
• Sudden pain or swelling in muscles
Do not take Lixiana medication if you:
• Are allergic to edoxaban or any ingredients in this medication
• Currently are bleeding
• Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Have liver disease
• Become pregnant or breast-feeding
• Taking other blood clotting medications such as apixaban, dabigatran, heparin, warfarin
It is very important to take Lixiana exactly at the times you have been told by your doctor if you need to have an operation. Lixiana is not recommended in patients under 18 years of old. Please talk to your doctor if you are taking any prescription medications including: antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal medicines, epilepsy medicines, medicines to treat abnormal heart beat, medicines to prevent organ rejection after transplantation, St John’s wart, etc. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
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