Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Introduction of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

​Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is an anticoagulant or blood thinner medicine. This medicine is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolism or PE) and to prevent blood clots from returning. Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is also used in children to stop blood clots from developing following a specific heart procedure (Fontan process). This medicine can effective by blocking certain proteins involved in clotting blood.

​This medicine is used with aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious heart problems in people with coronary artery disease (decreased blood flow to the heart) or peripheral artery disease (decreased blood flow to the legs).

​This Xarelto 10 mg Tablet may cause some common side effects such as easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums, heavy menstrual bleeding). If you experience any symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, if you are currently bleeding or if you are taking other medicines to reduce blood clotting. You should not breastfeed while using this medicine. Unlike other anticoagulants, a regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine.

​Before taking this Xarelto 10 mg, inform your doctor, if you have any bleeding problems, liver or kidney problems or any other medical conditions. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding women. In pregnant women, it will increase the risk of bleeding in you or in your unborn baby. You should also inform your doctor, present using any prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Be alert before using this medicine you should consult your doctor.

​Xarelto 10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor. It is best to take the same time every day to improve the clinical condition. In case you miss a dose of Xarelto 10 mg take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time. The dose and length of treatment will depend on your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, It may increase the risk of bleeding.​

Uses of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

​Prevention of blood clots: This medicine is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolism or PE) and to prevent blood clots from returning. Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is also used in children to stop blood clots from developing following a specific heart procedure (Fontan process).​

Benefits of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

​​Prevention Of Blood clots: This medicine is used to prevent new blood clots from forming and prevent the existing ones from getting bigger. Xarelto 10 mg works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Thus it helps your blood flow smoothly throughout the body. Xarelto 10 mg Tablet can help reduce damage caused by clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). Xarelto 10 mg Tablet can also be used to prevent clots from forming after surgery, for example, to replace a knee or hip joint. Although it does not dissolve blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. Xarelto 10 mg Tablet can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body.​

Side Effects of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

​​​​​​Like all medication, Xarelto 10 mg Tablet may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects contact your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce the severity of these side effects.​

Most Common Side Effects of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

• Dizziness
  
• Headache
• Increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
• Leg weakness
• Numbness

Common Side Effects of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

• Bruising or bleeding
  
• Nosebleeds 
• Vomiting
• Cough
• Inflamed stomach and gut

How to Use Xarelto 10 mg Tablet?

​​Xarelto 10 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor. It is best to take the same time every day to improve the clinical condition. In case you miss a dose of Xarelto 10 mg take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time. The dose and length of treatment will depend on your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, It may increase the risk of bleeding.​​

How Xarelto 10 mg Tablet Works?

​Xarelto 10 mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Rivaroxaban, which belongs to a class of drugs called anticoagulants or blood thinners. It works by blocking a specific clotting factor called Factor Xa, which is responsible for the formation of blood clots in the body. By inhibiting Factor Xa, Xarelto 10 mg prevents the formation of blood clots and reduces the risk of thrombosis (formation of blood clots in blood vessels), pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs), stroke, and other serious cardiovascular events. It does not dissolve existing blood clots but helps to prevent the formation of new ones.​

Safety Advices Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Alcohol

Unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Liver

Unsafe

References

1. Rivaroxaban, Drugs.com, Avaliable Form

2. Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets, For Oral Use, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Product Leaflet 

3. Xarelto- Rivaroxaban Tablet, Film Coated, Daily Med. Com, Avaliable Form

4. Xarelto 2.5 Mg Film-coated Tablets, Bayer Ag, Product Leaflet