Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Rivaroxaban

Form: Tablet 10mg

Indication

Atrial fibrillation, Strokes, Deep venous thrombosis

Administration

10-Mg Tab: May be taken with or without food. 15- & 20-Mg Tab: Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

$49

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment (nonvalvular AF) CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 20 mg/day CrCl 15-50 mL/min: 15 mg/day ESRD on intermittent renal dialysis: 15 mg/day Renal impairment (postoperative thromboprophylaxis) CrCl >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary CrCl 30-50 mL/min: Use with caution; dose adjustment not necessary CrCl <30 mL/min: Avoid use

Contraindication

Patient w/ active pathologic bleeding, significant risk of major bleeding (e.g. recent GI ulcer, oesophageal varices, recent brain, spine, or ophth surgery, recent intracranial haemorrhage, malignant neoplasms, vascular aneurysm).

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Deep vein thrombosis', 'Pulmonary embolism', 'Stroke prevention']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Anemia (low number of red blood cells)', 'Nausea']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ may cause dizziness or fainting. This may affect your driving ability.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.