Rivaroxaban

• This medicine is used to prevent the formation of blood clots due to a specific irregular heartbeat pattern, called atrial fibrillation or after hip or knee replacement surgery
• It is also used to treat blood clots, such as in Pulmonary Embolus (PE) or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

When should one not use Rivaroxaban

• You are allergic to Rivaroxaban
• You have a stomach ulcer
• You have injury or bleeding in the brain or recent surgery of the brain or eyes
• You have a liver disease which may cause an increased risk of bleeding

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Anemia
• Bleeding (gum bleeds, nose bleeds, black or tarry stool, blood in cough and vomit, increased menstrual bleeding, bleeding from an operation site)
• Swelling or pain in the limbs
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea, constipation
• Decreased in blood pressure (dizziness or fainting on standing)
• Decreased in platelets
• Fainting
• Dry mouth
• Allergic reaction

Other General Warnings

• You have kidney problems
• Active bleeding or bleeding disorder
• You have a history of gastric ulcer
• You are taking other blood thinners like Warfarin, Heparin
• You have had a recent stroke
• You have high uncontrolled blood pressure
• Problems in the eye (retinopathy)
• Do not stop this medicine as your own as this can cause an increased risk of blood clots
• If you are on this medicine and have a surgery coming up immediately inform your doctor

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Aspirin
• Anticoagulant like Warfarin (increased bleeding)
• Antifungal like Fluconazole, Ketoconazole
• Thrombolytics
• Clarithromycin
• Erythromycin
• Verapamil
• Antiplatelet
• Defibrotide

Interactions with food items

Overdose

Missed a Dose