Rivaxa 15mg Tablet
strip of 14.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Rivaroxaban (15mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Abbott |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Rivaxa 15mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. Rivaxa 15mg 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.
Rivaxa 15mg 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 side effects of Rivaxa 15mg Tablet? What should I do if I experience any side effects?
The most common side effects of Rivaxa 15mg Tablet include long or excessive bleeding, breathlessness (which may be a sign of bleeding), exceptional weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, and headache. Other side effects can 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. Using Rivaxa 15mg Tablet may increase the bilirubin and decrease the number of platelets. Some people may experience fainting episodes, faster heartbeat, and dry mouth. If you notice any side effects, immediately contact your doctor.
Is Rivaxa 15mg Tablet a blood thinner? What is its function?
Yes, Rivaxa 15mg Tablet is a blood thinner. It is a medication that prevents the blood from clotting within the blood vessels. It also prevents the blood clots from recurring in the blood vessels. It may be prescribed to treat blood clots in the veins of the legs and in the blood vessels of the lungs.
What are the potential risks of taking Rivaxa 15mg Tablet, particularly for people with bleeding disorders?
Rivaxa 15mg Tablet has numerous beneficial effects, but it increases the risk of bleeding in individuals who have bleeding disorders. This is due to its ability to prevent blood clotting. It's important to be extra vigilant and report any unusual bleeding episodes or bruising immediately to your healthcare professional.
Are there any specific foods that I should avoid while taking Rivaxa 15mg Tablet?
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Rivaxa 15mg Tablet. The reason being, grapefruit contains compounds that slow down the metabolism of Rivaxa 15mg Tablet and increase the activity leading to bleeding. It's recommended to avoid taking these foods while on this medication.
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. Rivaxa 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take at the same time every day
- Take with meals
- Interacts less with food or other medicines
- Frequent dose changes are not required
- Increases your risk of bleeding
- Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports
- May cause dizziness, avoid driving or activity requiring mental focus
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Rivaxa 15mg 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 Rivaxa 15mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Rivaxa 15mg 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
Rivaxa 15mg 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.
