Xarelto 20 mg Tablet

Uses

Rivaroxaban is generally used in treatment for prevention of blood clots. It is generally used in prevention of and treat blood clots forming in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.

Side Effects

• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Bleeding
• Nausea

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Rivaroxaban, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Rivaroxaban is to be taken with food.

How it works

Rivaroxaban is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It makes the condition better by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

Faqs

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

Q. Can I take Rivaroxaban with warfarin/ tramadol/ paracetamol/ aspirin?
Rivaroxaban should not be taken with the above medications. Always follow doctor’s advice regarding its use

Q. What painkillers can I take with Rivaroxaban?
Patients taking Rivaroxaban should avoid using pain killers as it increases the risk of bleeding

Q. Does Rivaroxaban cause weight gain/ hair loss/ diarrhea?
Rivaroxaban is not known to cause weight gain or hair loss, but it rarely causes diarrhea. Consult your doctor, if you experience such side effects.

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