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Composition :

RIVAROXABAN-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

USV Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Ricospirin 20 Tablet

Ricospirin 20 Tablet is mainly used to prevent and treat blood clots in the legs (called deep vein thrombosis or DVT) and in the lungs (called pulmonary embolism or PE). Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins, usually in the legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which a blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs.

Ricospirin 20 Tablet contains Rivaroxaban, a blood thinner that works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots.

In some cases, Ricospirin 20 Tablet may cause some common side effects such as bleeding, anemia (low number of red blood cells), and nausea. Most of these side effects of Ricospirin 20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects continuously.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Ricospirin 20 Tablet or any other medicines. Consult your doctor before using Ricospirin 20 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or any bleeding disorders before starting Ricospirin 20 Tablet .

Uses of Ricospirin 20 Tablet

Ricospirin 20 Tablet is used to prevent and treat blood clots. The detailed uses of Ricospirin 20 Tablet are as follows:

  • Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Ricospirin 20 Tablet is used to manage blood clots in the deep veins.
  • Treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE): Ricospirin 20 Tablet treats clots in the lungs that may cause chest pain and breathing difficulties.
  • Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Ricospirin 20 Tablet reduces the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
  • Prevention of DVT and PE recurrence: Ricospirin 20 Tablet reduces the chance of blood clot reformation following initial treatment.
  • Post-surgical DVT prevention: Ricospirin 20 Tablet is used after knee or hip replacement surgery to prevent clot formation.
  • Treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE): Ricospirin 20 Tablet is effective in treating blood clots in veins that can spread to the lungs.
  • Risk reduction in coronary artery disease (CAD): Ricospirin 20 Tablet lowers the chance of heart attacks and related complications.
  • Risk reduction in peripheral artery disease (PAD):Ricospirin 20 Tablet reduces clotting risks in the limbs, particularly after procedures like revascularization.

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Directions for Use

  • Ricospirin 20 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Ricospirin 20 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Ricospirin 20 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. Ricospirin 20 Tablet is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation.
  • Ricospirin 20 Tablet works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots.
  • Ricospirin 20 Tablet helps to reduce the chance of serious complications, such as heart attack, stroke, or lung damage caused by blood clots.

How Ricospirin 20 Tablet Works

Ricospirin 20 Tablet contains Rivaroxaban, a blood thinner that works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ricospirin 20 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ricospirin 20 Tablet as it may cause serious adverse effects such as bloody/black/tarry stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, blood in urine, and coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Ricospirin 20 Tablet should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of Ricospirin 20 Tablet may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet to check the time taken for your blood to clot and the level of platelets (blood cells).
  • If you are known to be allergic to Ricospirin 20 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Consult your doctor before using Ricospirin 20 Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet .
  • Avoid alcohol and painkillers like ibuprofen unless your doctor says it's safe, as they can increase the risk of bleeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Ibrutinib and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ibrutinib and Ricospirin 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 a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Ricospirin 20 Tablet may reduce the blood levels of Ricospirin 20 Tablet, which may increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. consult the doctor immediately for any queries. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Alteplase and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Alteplase and Ricospirin 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.
RivaroxabanFosphenytoin
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How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Fosphenytoin and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can reduce the blood levels of Ricospirin 20 Tablet and increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fosphenytoin and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your 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 your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Bivalirudin and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of bivalirudin and Ricospirin 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 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.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Indomethacin with Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indometacin with Ricospirin 20 Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience 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 a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Ricospirin 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.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of enoxaparin and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of enoxaparin and Ricospirin 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, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Tenecteplase and Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tenecteplase and Ricospirin 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.
How does the drug interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet:
Taking ticagrelor with Ricospirin 20 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet with Ticagrelor together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without 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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid making any changes in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
  • Cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, noni juice, and pomegranate juice may interact with Ricospirin 20 Tablet and lead to unwanted side effects. Hence, try to avoid these juices while taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet .
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Ricospirin 20 Tablet as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Tell your doctor before using Ricospirin 20 Tablet because it may cause harmful effects. So, only use in that condition when a doctor is prescribed.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Ricospirin 20 Tablet may pass into breast milk. Therefore consult your doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Ricospirin 20 Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Ricospirin 20 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Ricospirin 20 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Ricospirin 20 Tablet is not approved for children. Therefore Ricospirin 20 Tablet is not safe for children.

FAQs

Ricospirin 20 Tablet is used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor to worsen the condition. Therefore, take Ricospirin 20 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

No, Ricospirin 20 Tablet is not expected to cause weight gain. If you notice unexpected weight gain and think it is because of this Ricospirin 20 Tablet , immediately consult your doctor and inform him about it.

Ricospirin 20 Tablet has many beneficial effects, but it has the ability to make you bleed more than normal. Even with minor injuries as it decreases your ability to blood clotting. Sometimes Ricospirin 20 Tablet may cause severe bleeding that may be dangerous and may require urgent medical care. This risk may be increased in people taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet along with other blood thinner medicines.

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet , and it contains compounds that slow down the metabolism of Ricospirin 20 Tablet and increase the activity leading to bleeding.

It is not known that Ricospirin 20 Tablet causes hair loss. Kindly contact your doctor.

Ricospirin 20 Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Ricospirin 20 Tablet works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This thins your blood, so it takes longer to clot.

You should take Ricospirin 20 Tablet just after a meal or snack, or as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it with food to help your body absorb the entire dose.

The side effects of Ricospirin 20 Tablet include bleeding, nausea and anemia (lack of blood). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Ricospirin 20 Tablet is a blood thinner. It prevents the blood from clotting inside the blood vessels and also prevents the blood clots from recurring in the blood vessels.

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Ricospirin 20 Tablet as grapefruit contains compounds that slow down the Ricospirin 20 Tablet metabolism and increase the activity leading to bleeding. However, if you are taking some other blood thinner like warfarin, you should avoid taking any food that increases the vitamin K activity or increases the blood clotting such as brussels, spinach, sprouts, broccoli, mustard greens, asparagus and green tea. But, the use of these food items is not restricted with Ricospirin 20 Tablet .

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Arvind Vithal Gandhi Chowk, Bsd Marg, Station Road, Govandi East, Mumbai - 400 088. , India.
Other Info - RIC0194

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