Vorapaxar
General English name: Vorapaxar
Brand: Zontivity
Application: To reduce venous thromboembolism
Vorapaxar drug forms
Vorapaxar Drug Information
The correct amount and method of taking Vurapaxar
Contraindications to Vurapaxar
Vurapaxar during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of taking Vorapaxar on driving
Vorapaxar drug interaction
Warning about taking Vurapaxar
Side effects of taking Vurapaxar
Side effects of Vorapaxar overdose (Vorapaxar poisoning)
Storage conditions of Vorapaxar
Vorapaxar drug forms
Tablet
Vorapaxar Drug Information
Vorapaxar is used to reduce venous thromboembolism (blood clots in the arteries) and to reduce thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with a history of stroke or peripheral arterial disease.
The correct amount and method of taking Vurapaxar
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of Vorapaxar varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
It is usually given as one tablet a day, which you can take with or without food.
The dose and course of treatment with this drug for each person depends on the treatment process, the patient's weight.
Contraindications to Vurapaxar
Note the expiration date of Vurapaxar and do not take it if it has expired.
Never give Vorapaxar to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for Vorapaxar drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Do not use this medicine for people who have a history of stroke or are at risk for bleeding.
Vurapaxar during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily and without consulting your doctor. If you need this medicine for certain conditions, your doctor will prescribe Vorapaxar for you after a thorough examination.
The effect of taking Vorapaxar on driving
Vorapaxar usually does not make you dizzy, if you do not have these symptoms, you do not need to avoid driving or operating machinery.
Vorapaxar drug interaction
It may alter the performance of medications and increase the risk of serious side effects. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist.
Some medications that may interact with Vurapaxar include: Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Defibrutide, Bosentan, Atazanavir, Darunavir, Delavirdin, Enzalotamide, Heparin, Aspirin, Acetaminophen, and other oral anticoagulants, other anticoagulants.
Warning about taking Vurapaxar
Some medications may not be prescribed under 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 Vurapaxar:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have liver or kidney problems.
- If you are at risk of bleeding.
- If you have a history of stroke.
- If you are currently 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.
Side effects of taking Vurapaxar
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking this medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
Bleeding
Anemia
Depression
Severe allergic reactions (signs of drug allergies such as skin rash and shortness of breath), confusion or weakness: See a doctor right away if you have these symptoms.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to Vorapaxar.
Side effects of Vorapaxar overdose (Vorapaxar poisoning)
If you use the medicine under the supervision of a doctor and the prescribed dose, the risk of poisoning is very low. But if you have severe symptoms such as bleeding, chills, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), tell your doctor immediately.
Storage conditions of Vorapaxar
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.