Rebless 20mg Tablet
strip of 14.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rivaroxaban (20mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Mankind Pharma Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Rebless 20mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. Rebless 20mg Tablet is commonly used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) to prevent clot formation. It also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. It may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day for maximum benefits. You may need to take this medicine for many years even for life in some cases. Do not stop taking it or change the dose without guidance from your doctor. It could quickly put you more at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or thrombosis (formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel). You can reduce your risk of having a blood clot by making changes to your lifestyle such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and losing weight if you need to.
Rebless 20mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This helps prevent the formation of blood clots in the body.
What are the potential side effects of Rebless 20mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Rebless 20mg Tablet include prolonged or excessive bleeding, breathlessness (which may be a sign of bleeding), exceptional weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, headache, and unexplained swelling. Other side effects may include severe skin and allergic reactions, bruising, coughing up blood, bleeding from the skin or under the skin, and swelling and pain in the limbs. Additionally, using Rebless 20mg Tablet may increase bilirubin levels and decrease platelet counts. Some individuals may experience fainting episodes, faster heartbeat, and dry mouth. If you notice any side effects, it is essential to consult your doctor immediately.
Is Rebless 20mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Rebless 20mg Tablet is a blood thinner. It is a medication that prevents blood clotting within blood vessels and also prevents recurring blood clots in blood vessels. It may be prescribed to treat blood clots in the veins of the legs and in the blood vessels of the lungs.
Is Rebless 20mg Tablet dangerous?
Rebless 20mg Tablet has numerous beneficial effects, but it can increase the risk of bleeding, even with minor injuries, as it reduces the blood's clotting ability. In some cases, Rebless 20mg Tablet may cause serious bleeding, which may require urgent medical attention. This risk may be higher in individuals taking Rebless 20mg Tablet along with other blood thinning medications. If you notice even minor bleeding, it is crucial to consult your doctor.
What foods should I avoid if I am taking blood thinners?
It is recommended to avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Rebless 20mg Tablet, as grapefruit contains compounds that can slow down the metabolism of Rebless 20mg Tablet and increase its activity, leading to bleeding. However, if you are taking other blood thinners like warfarin, you should avoid consuming foods that increase the activity of vitamin K or promote blood clotting, such as spinach, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, asparagus, and green tea. However, the use of these food items is not restricted with Rebless 20mg Tablet.
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. Rebless 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- For best results take Rebless 20mg Tablet 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 Rebless 20mg Tablet 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.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rebless 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rebless 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Rebless 20mg Tablet 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.
