What is Savaysa: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Savaysa

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• If you have trouble swallowing the tablet whole, you may crush and mix it with 2 to 3 ounces of water and give it by mouth or through a gastric tube. The crushed tablets may also be mixed with soft foods (including applesauce).

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Savaysa

Savaysa contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to edoxaban, or if you have active bleeding.

Savaysa warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, spine problems, or a history of back surgery, heart valve disease, or an artificial heart valve.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for bleedingIncreased risk for blood clots in your spine or back after a spinal procedure

• Do not suddenly stop using this medicine without asking your doctor first. You risk of stroke is higher if you stop using this medicine suddenly.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Sudden or severe headache, confusion, nausea

Savaysa interactions

• Some medicines can affect how edoxaban works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:RifampinAnother blood thinner (including clopidogrel, heparin, prasugrel, warfarin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Medicine to treat depression (including citalopram, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine)

• This medicine increases your risk for bleeding and it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop. This can be life-threatening. You may also bruise more easily. Take precautions to avoid injury, and be careful using sharp objects, such as razors.

• This medicine may increase the risk for blood clots in your spine or back if you have an epidural or spinal puncture. This could lead to paralysis.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. You risk of stroke is higher if you stop using this medicine suddenly.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. Your doctor will tell you how to do this safely.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.