Rivaroxaban
Information about Rivaroxaban
Rivaroxaban Uses
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent stroke prevention, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.
How Rivaroxaban works
Rivaroxaban is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
Common side effects of Rivaroxaban
Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Bleeding, Nausea1a
Available Medicine for Rivaroxaban
XareltoBayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹508 to ₹87008 variant(s)
IxarolaZydus Cadila
₹1015 to ₹20294 variant(s)
RivaxabCare Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd
₹521 to ₹7003 variant(s)
OrdibanCheminnova Life Sciences
₹2451 variant(s)
RivosafeBest Biotech
₹1081 variant(s)
AlrizaAlniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹140 to ₹1903 variant(s)
CamerivAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹49 to ₹3084 variant(s)
ReblessMankind Pharma Ltd
₹100 to ₹2004 variant(s)
RivoxamacMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹45 to ₹1602 variant(s)
ZeroclotTas Med India Pvt Ltd
₹225 to ₹3904 variant(s)
Expert advice for Rivaroxaban
- For best results, take Rivaroxaban at the same time every day. It is better to take at night with meals.
- It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence, frequent dose changes are not required.
- It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- It may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Rivaroxaban temporarily.
- Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.