Xarelto 20mg Tablet 14's

Xarelto 20mg tablet contains the active ingredient rivaroxaban. It is an anticoagulant that belongs to the Xa inhibitors. It treats deep vein thrombosis (DVT, a blood clot usually present in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE, a blood clot in the lung) in adults. It also prevents DVT and PE from recurring after initial treatment in adults. It is also used to help prevent strokes or serious blood clots in adults who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by heart valve disease. Xarelto 20mg tablet is also indicated in children and adolescents below 18 years with a body weight of 30kg or more to treat blood clots. It is also used to prevent the recurrence of blood clots in the veins or the blood vessels of the lungs, following initial treatment of at least 5 days with injectable medicines used to treat blood clots.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to rivaroxaban or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you are bleeding excessively. Do not take this medicine if you have a disease or condition in an organ that increases the risk of serious bleeding. Do not take this medicine if you have liver disease leading to an increased bleeding risk. Do not take Xarelto 20mg tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Inform your physician if you have liver diseases, heart problems, a family history of heart diseases, kidney problems, bleeding disorders, lung diseases, and high blood pressure. Tell your physician if you plan to get any surgeries, including dental procedures, during treatment with this medicine.

The Xarelto 20mg tablet uses are: Treatment of Stroke Prevention of blood clots in veins after hip or knee replacement operation. Treatment of blood clots in Deep vein thrombosis, Systemic embolism and Pulmonary embolism

Xarelto 20mg tablet selectively inhibits factor Xa without the need for a cofactor (eg, anti-thrombin III) for activity. It works by blocking a blood clotting factor (factor Xa) and thus reducing the tendency of the blood to form clots.

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the Xarelto 20mg dosage for DVT and duration based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time with food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. If you have swallowing difficulty, conslt your doctor about other ways to take the tablet. If necessary, this tablet may be crushed and mixed with water.

Xarelto 20mg side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all drugs cause side effects, not everyone experiences them. The Xarelto 20 mg tablet side effects are: Common side effects of Xarelto 20mg Tablet are: Gastroenteritis Vomiting Cough Fever Decreased general strength and energy Pain in the limbs Serious side effects of Xarelto 20mg Tablet are: Heart problems Severe skin rashes Excessive bleeding