Rivaxa
Rivaxa is a medicine containing rivaroxaban, used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Rivaroxaban
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Nordic AB
How to Use
Dosage
One Rivaxa 10 mg tablet once daily.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take it with or without food. If you cannot swallow it whole, you can crush it and mix it with water or applesauce just before taking.
Important
The typical maximum daily dose is one 10 mg tablet.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pale skin, weakness, or shortness of breath due to low red blood cells.
- •Bleeding from the stomach, intestines, urinary tract, genitals (including blood in urine, heavy periods), nose, or gums.
- •Bleeding in the eye or under the skin (bruising).
- •Coughing up blood.
- •Bleeding or oozing from a surgical wound.
- •Swelling or pain in arms or legs.
- •Kidney problems (shown in blood tests).
- •Fever.
- •Stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea.
- •Low blood pressure, causing dizziness or fainting when standing up.
- •Weakness, tiredness, headache, or dizziness.
- •Rash or itchy skin.
- •Increased liver enzymes (seen in blood tests).
RARE
- •Bleeding in the brain, causing severe headache, one-sided weakness, vomiting, seizures, or confusion.
- •Bleeding into a joint, causing pain and swelling.
- •Low number of platelets (cells that help blood clot).
- •Allergic reactions, including skin rashes.
- •Liver problems, such as yellow skin or eyes (jaundice), or liver inflammation.
- •Feeling unwell, fainting, faster heart rate, dry mouth, or hives.
- •Bleeding into a muscle.
- •Local swelling.
- •A very rare type of lung inflammation caused by certain white blood cells (eosinophilic lung inflammation).
- •Kidney failure after severe bleeding.
- •Increased pressure in arm or leg muscles due to bleeding, causing pain, swelling, numbness, or paralysis (compartment syndrome).
Important Warnings
- Do not take Rivaxa if you are allergic to rivaroxaban or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take Rivaxa if you have active or heavy bleeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have a medical condition that increases your risk of bleeding, such as a stomach ulcer, a recent brain or eye surgery, or severe kidney or liver disease.
- Do not take Rivaxa if you are already taking other medicines to prevent blood clots, unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
- Do not take Rivaxa if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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