Xarelto 10 mg Tablet | 7 Tablets in 1 strip

Introduction of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is a type of blood thinner, also known as an anticoagulant. It's used to save your blood clots from forming. Doctors often prescribe it to people with certain irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) or those who have had recent hip or knee replacement surgery. It's also used to treat blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) and lungs (pulmonary embolism or PE), as well as to prevent future clots. In children, Xarelto 10 mg Tablet helps prevent blood clots after a specific heart surgery called the Fontan procedure. It works by targeting and inhibiting certain proteins involved in the clotting process.

Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is used alongside aspirin to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious heart problems in people with coronary artery disease (which restricts blood flow to the heart) or peripheral artery disease (which restricts blood flow to the legs).

Common side effects include easy bruising and bleeding, such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, or heavy menstrual periods. If you revel in those symptoms, are looking for scientific interest immediately. Do not use this medication if you have severe liver or kidney issues, are currently bleeding, or are taking other blood thinners. It is also not recommended to breastfeed while using this medicine. Unlike some other anticoagulants, you don't need regular blood tests (PT-INR) while taking this medicine.

Before starting Xarelto 10 mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any bleeding disorders, liver or kidney problems, or other medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid this medication as it can increase the risk of bleeding in both the uterus and the placenta.

You can take Xarelto 10 mg Tablet with or without food, or as your doctor advises. For the best results, take it at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take your next dose at the regular time. Your dosage and treatment duration will depend on your specific condition. It's important not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as this could increase your risk of bleeding.

Uses of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Preventing blood clots: Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is used to prevent blood clots from forming if you have an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to treat blood clots in the veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolism or PE) and to prevent recurrence of blood clots. In children, Xarelto 10 Tablet is given to prevent blood clots from forming after a special heart operation called a Fontan operation.

Benefits of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Prevention of blood clots: Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is used to prevent the formation of new blood clots: Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is used to prevent the formation of new blood clots and to stop existing clots from growing. Xarelto 10 Tablet works by inhibiting a substance in the body that is involved in the process of blood clotting. As a result, it helps to maintain smooth blood flow throughout the body. Xarelto 10 Tablet is effective in reducing the damage caused by blood clots in various areas such as the lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack) or other blood vessels (thrombosis). In addition, Xarelto 10 mg can be used to prevent blood clots from forming after surgical procedures such as knee or hip replacement. Although it does not dissolve blood clots, it can inhibit their growth, allowing the body to dissolve them naturally over time. It can also minimise the likelihood of clot fragments breaking off and travelling to other parts of the body.

Side Effects of Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Like any medicine, Xarelto 10 mg Tablet may have adverse effects. You should contact your doctor or healthcare professional as soon as possible if you experience any of these side effects. Your doctor may be able to suggest a way to manage or lessen 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 advised. To improve your clinical condition it is best to take it at the same time each day. If you miss a dose of Xarelto 10 mg, take your next dose at your regular time. The dose and how long you continue to take your medicine will depend on how you feel. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as there may be an increased 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 clot formation 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 clot in the lungs), stroke and other serious cardiovascular events. It helps prevent new blood clots from forming but does not dissolve existing clots.

Safety Advices Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Liver

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

Alcohol

Unsafe

References

1. Rivaroxaban, Avaliable Form

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

3. Xarelto- Rivaroxaban Tablet, Avaliable Form

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