Rivarox 2.52.5mg
Tablet
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rivarox 2.5. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Rivarox 2.5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Rivarox 2.5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Rivarox 2.5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Rivarox 2.5 may cause dizziness or fainting. This may affect your driving a... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Rivarox 2.5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rivarox 2.5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use o... View More |
| Liver | UNSAFE Rivarox 2.5 is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Rivarox 2.5 is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke an... View More
Uses of Rivarox 2.5
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke prevention
Side effects of Rivarox 2.5
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Nausea
How to use Rivarox 2.5
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. Rivarox 2.5 is to be taken... View More
How Rivarox 2.5 works
Rivarox 2.5 is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
What if you forget to take Rivarox 2.5?
If you miss a dose of Rivarox 2.5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- For best results, take Rivarox 2.5 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. f... View More
- 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 Rivarox 2.5 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.
Indication
Atrial fibrillation, Strokes, Deep venous thrombosis
Administration
10-Mg Tab: May be taken with or without food. 15- & 20-Mg Tab: Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
DVT Prophylaxis (Orthopedic Surgery) Indicated for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients und... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment (nonvalvular AF) CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 20 mg/day CrCl 15-50 mL/min: 15 mg/day ESRD on intermittent renal dialysis: 15 mg/day Renal i... View More
Contraindication
Patient w/ active pathologic bleeding, significant risk of major bleeding (e.g. recent GI ulcer, oesophageal varices, recent brain, spine, or ophth surg... View More
Mode of Action
Factor Xa inhibitor that inhibits platelet activation by selectively blocking the active site of factor Xa without requiring a cofactor (eg, antithrombi... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ hepatic disease associated w/ coagulopathy, severe HTN, prosthetic heart valve, vascular retinopathy, bronchiectasis. Anaesth w/ post-op indw... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Abdominal pain (<2%),Back pain (<4%),Blister (1%),Bruising (3%),Constipation (<3%),Diarrhea (<5%),Dizziness (<6%),Dyspepsia (<2%),Epistaxis (4-10... View More
Interaction
Reduced hepatic & renal clearance w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (clarithromycin, erythromycin, fluconazole). Increased bleeding risk w/ azole antimycotics... View More
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