Rivaroxaban
Information about Rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban uses
Rivaroxaban is used in the treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus.
It is also used to prevent blood clot (stroke) after artificial heart valve or atrial fibrillation.
It is also used to prevent blood clot (stroke) after artificial heart valve or atrial fibrillation.
How rivaroxaban works
Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.
Common side effects of rivaroxaban
Bleeding, Anemia, Nausea.
Available Medicine for Rivaroxaban
Expert advice for Rivaroxaban
- Do not use rivaroxaban if you are allergic to rivaroxaban or any of its ingredient.
- Do not take rivaroxaban if you have any bleeding disorder or increased risk of bleeding; or artificial heart valve, severe kidney problems, moderate to severe liver problems, or bleeding problems caused by liver disease.
- Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: history of high blood pressure, anemia or low blood platelet levels; stroke; stomach ulcers.
- Avoid using rivaroxaban if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Take special precautions and consult your doctor if you have recently had or are scheduled to have surgeries, including dental surgery.
Frequently asked questions for Rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban
Q. Is rivaroxaban safe/ an anticoagulant/ blood thinner/ is rivaroxaban fda approved?
Rivaroxaban belongs to a class of medications called anticoagulants (blood thinner). It is approved by FDA and it used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels
Q. Is rivaroxaban better than warfarin?
Rivaroxaban and warfarin belongs to same class of medicines (anticoagulants), but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor’s advice regarding its use
Q. Does rivaroxaban have an antidote/dialyzable?
Rivaroxaban does not have an antidote, and the drug cannot be flushed out of the system through dialysis. People who suffer bleeding can end up hospitalized, and the bleed may be fatal