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Rivaban 20 Tablet 10's
Rivaban 20 Tablet 10's

Rivaban 20 Tablet is used to prevent and treat blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism). It contains Rivaroxaban, a blood thinner that works by blocking certain clotting factors in the blood, which helps to prevent clots from forming. By doing this, it reduces the risk of serious conditions, such as stroke or blocked blood vessels. You may experience some common side effects may including bleeding, low red blood cell count (anemia), and nausea. Before taking Rivaban 20 Tablet , let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and about any other medicines you are taking or any health problems you have.

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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Side effects of Rivaban 20 Tablet
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Regularly exercise and have a balanced diet to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Eat lot of fruits and vegetables (minimum 5 servings/day).
  • Include vitamin K-rich foods for stable anticoagulation control.
  • Limit red and processed meats.
  • Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
  • Changes in kidney function need immediate medical attention.
  • Always monitor your blood pressure and inform your healthcare team if there are any sudden changes.
  • Take medicines as prescribed and eat a balanced diet suggested by your dietician for healthy kidney function.
  • Physical activity and exercise must be included in your daily routine to have proper kidney functioning and to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Get enough sleep to reduce the stress levels that have a direct impact on your kidney functioning.
  • Avoid massaging the bruise, as this might worsen the damage to the injured tissue.
  • Resting the affected area helps prevent more injury and aids healing.
  • Place a cloth-wrapped ice pack or cold compress on the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • If the bruise is extensive, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms like warmth, redness, or swelling, get medical help.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Rivaban 20 Tablet may interact with antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, enoxaparin), antiviral or HIV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir), painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antiepileptic drugs (carbamazepine, phenytoin), drugs to treat fungal or bacterial infections (fluconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin), and herbal medication for depression (St. John's wort).

Drug-Food Interactions: Rivaban 20 Tablet may interact with grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, and green tea. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Use with caution in patients with kidney, liver, or bleeding problems; heart problems; and unstable blood pressure.

RivaroxabanAbciximab
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RivaroxabanStreptokinase
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RivaroxabanAbciximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Abciximab and Rivaban 20 Tablet can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Abciximab and Rivaban 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, dark stools, coughing or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RivaroxabanStreptokinase
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of streptokinase and Rivaban 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of streptokinase and Rivaban 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RivaroxabanApixaban
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Rivaban 20 Tablet and Apixaban co-administration may raise the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though combining Rivaban 20 Tablet and Apixaban may cause an interaction, it is still possible to take it if your doctor advises you to. Consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like blood in your urine or stool (or a black stool), severe bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, weakness or severe headache, vomiting blood or coughing up blood, heavy menstrual bleeding (in women), difficulty breathing, or chest pain. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
RivaroxabanFondaparinux
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of fondaparinux and Rivaban 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of fondaparinux and Rivaban 20 Tablet can lead to interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience bleeding, severe back pain, dizziness, black or red stools, severe headache, weakness, and vomiting contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
RivaroxabanRuxolitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of ruxolitinib and Rivaban 20 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ruxolitinib and Rivaban 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RivaroxabanCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Coadministration of carbamazepine and Rivaban 20 Tablet may reduce the blood levels of Rivaban 20 Tablet, which may reduce the treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Rivaban 20 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
RivaroxabanMeloxicam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Meloxicam and Rivaban 20 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Rivaban 20 Tablet and increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Meloxicam and Rivaban 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RivaroxabanItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Itraconazole and Rivaban 20 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Rivaban 20 Tablet. This can increase the risk of serious bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Itraconazole and Rivaban 20 Tablet may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still use them. If you have dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that resembles coffee grounds, a severe headache, weakness, or any of these symptoms, consult a doctor. Never discontinue taking a medication without consulting a doctor.
RivaroxabanPhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Phenobarbital and Rivaban 20 Tablet may reduce the blood levels of Rivaban 20 Tablet, which may increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenobarbital and Rivaban 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
RivaroxabanFlurbiprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rivaban 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Rivaban 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Rivaban 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness; lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache; and weakness contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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