RIVAROXABAN belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. RIVAROXABAN 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.
RIVAROXABAN 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 RIVAROXABAN as prescribed. You are advised to take RIVAROXABAN 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 RIVAROXABAN 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 RIVAROXABAN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using RIVAROXABAN. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking RIVAROXABAN. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Prevention of blood clot
RIVAROXABAN belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. RIVAROXABAN 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. RIVAROXABAN 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.
RIVAROXABAN should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of RIVAROXABAN may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking RIVAROXABAN 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 RIVAROXABAN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using RIVAROXABAN. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking RIVAROXABAN. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Drug-Drug Interactions: RIVAROXABAN 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: RIVAROXABAN 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 are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with RIVAROXABAN as it may increase the risk of bleeding.
Tell your doctor before using RIVAROXABAN because it may cause harmful effects. So, only use in that condition when a doctor is prescribed.
RIVAROXABAN may pass into breast milk. Therefore consult your doctor.
RIVAROXABAN usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Take RIVAROXABAN with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Take RIVAROXABAN with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
RIVAROXABAN is not approved for children. Therefore RIVAROXABAN is not safe for children.
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.