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RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S 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. 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.
RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S 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.
Take RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S as prescribed. You are advised to take RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience bleeding, anemia (low number of red blood cells), and nausea. Most of these side effects of RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S 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. RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S 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.
RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S 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 RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug-Drug Interactions: RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S 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: RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S 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.
You should have regular platelet count, factor V assay, fibrinogen level test, prothrombin time test (PT or PT-INR) and the INR, or international normalized ratio to analyze your blood clotting time.
Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in the legs. The symptoms include leg pain or swelling. Pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) is a chronic condition that occurs as the blood clots break and travel to the lungs from deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. The symptoms of pulmonary embolism include cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S as it may increase the risk of bleeding.
Pregnancy
Caution
Tell your doctor before using RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S because it may cause harmful effects. So, only use in that condition when a doctor is prescribed.
Breast Feeding
Caution
RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S may pass into breast milk. Therefore consult your doctor.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Caution
Take RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Caution
Take RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Unsafe
RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S is not approved for children. Therefore RIVAZEST 15 TABLETS 14'S is not safe for children.