Uses of Rivaroxaban

Therapeutic Category

Rivaroxaban: Antithrombotic agents

How Rivaroxaban works

Rivaroxaban works by competitively inhibiting factor Xa (a blood clotting factor) and thus reducing the tendency of the blood to form clots.

Common side effects of Rivaroxaban

• bleeding in the stomach or intestine, urogenital bleeding (including blood in the urine and heavy menstrual bleeding), nosebleed, bleeding in the gum
• bleeding into the eye (including from the whites of the eyes)
• hematoma, bruising (bleeding into tissue or a cavity of the body)
• coughing up blood
• bleeding from or under the skin
• bleeding after an operation
• oozing of blood or fluid from surgical injury
• pain and swelling in the limbs
• fever
• stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
• low blood pressure (feeling dizzy or fainting when standing up)
• weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness
• rash, itchy skin

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• in case of accidental overdosage
• if you experience bleeding inside brain (headache, one-sided weakness, vomiting, seizures, decreased level of consciousness, neck stiffness)
• if you experience long or excessive bleeding
• if you experience abnormal weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, unexplained swelling, breathlessness, chest pain
• if you experience frequent nose bleeds, abnormal bleeding from the gums
• if you experience menstrual bleeding that is heavier than normal or vaginal bleeding
• if you experience bleeding that is severe or uncontrollable
• if you experience red, pink or brown urine, bright red or black tar-like stools, cough up blood or blood clots; vomit blood or your vomit looks like “coffee grounds”
• if you experience pain, swelling, or new drainage at wound sites
• if you experience spinal or epidural blood clots
• if you experience back pain
• if you experience muscle weakness (legs and feet)
• if you experience tingling
• if you experience bowel or bladder incontinence
• if you experience numbness

Health Tips for Rivaroxaban

• Maintain good oral hygiene while taking Rivaroxaban, as it may cause bleeding gums. Brush and floss your teeth regularly and visit your dentist regularly
• Be cautious with activities that may cause injury as Rivaroxaban reduces the ability of the blood to clot, take precautions to avoid injuries. Be careful when using sharp objects, engaging in contact sports, or participating in activities may increase the risk of falls or accidents