Rivaroxaban
General English name: Rivaroxaban
Brand: Xarelto Zarelto
Application: To prevent or treat harmful blood clots
Rivaroxaban Drug Information
Contraindications to rivaroxaban
Drug Interaction Rivaroxaban
Tips to consider before taking rivaroxaban
Possible side effects of rivaroxaban
How to store rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban Drug Information
Medication Information: Rivaroxaban prevents blood clotting. It works by blocking factor Xa, which is involved in blood clotting. Sometimes blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain and heart cause blockage of arteries. These clots are more common after surgery, palpitations, and irregular heartbeats. A drug called warfarin has been used for years to prevent blood clots from forming. But people taking warfarin should have a blood test every so often. This means that the dose of this medicine changes over time. Rivaroxaban works somewhat differently from warfarin.
Rivaroxaban is used to kill clots in deep vascular thrombosis. It may also be prescribed after knee and pelvic surgery to prevent clot formation.
Contraindications to rivaroxaban
Pay attention to the expiration date of rivaroxaban and do not take the medicine if it has expired.
Never give rivaroxaban to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Do not take Rivaroxaban more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Check for drug interactions with rivaroxaban and be sure to tell your doctor what other medication you are taking.
Drug Interaction Rivaroxaban
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with rivaroxaban include mifepristone, specific antidepressants (including SSRIs such as fluoxetine, SNRIs such as duloxetine / venlafaxine).
Some drugs that can eliminate rivaroxaban from the body and thus affect the function of rivaroxaban include: cobicistat, quinopetan, azole antifungals (such as itraconazole and ketoconazole), inhibitors. HIV (such as lopinavir), ritonavir (ritonavir)), rifamycins (such as rifampin), dandelion tablets, drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), phenobarbital
Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding. Be sure to take this medicine if you have been prescribed a low-dose aspirin (usually 325-81 mg per day) to prevent a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your pharmacist about taking this medicine with other medicines.
Tips to consider before taking rivaroxaban
Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking rivaroxaban:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have recently had surgery. If you have an ulcer in your stomach or intestines.
- If you have high blood pressure.
- If you are at risk of bleeding.
- If you have problems with the blood vessels in your eyes.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Possible side effects of rivaroxaban
All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
Bleeding (nosebleed): Consult your doctor if this persists.
Nausea, indigestion, upset stomach: Take the medicine after eating.
Darkening of the eyes, fatigue and weakness: In this situation, avoid driving and working with tools.
Changes in blood test results, fever, swollen hands and feet, urticaria: Consult your doctor if persistent.
Note: Consult your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding.
Talk to your doctor if you experience any symptoms that you think may be due to rivaroxaban.
How to store rivaroxaban
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.