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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Composition :

RIVAROXABAN-2.5MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4-6, Bora Bazar St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Other Info - RIV0160

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tell your doctor before using Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's because it may cause harmful effects. So, only use in that condition when a doctor is prescribed.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's may pass into breast milk. Therefore consult your doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's is not approved for children. Therefore Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's is not safe for children.

About Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's

Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation. Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in the legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which a blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs.

Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's contains Rivaroxaban, a blood thinner that works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation.

Take Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's as prescribed. You are advised to take Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience bleeding, anemia (low number of red blood cells), and nausea. Most of these side effects of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's

Prevention of blood clot

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Medicinal Benefits

Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation. Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation.

Directions for Use

Take Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's

  • Bleeding
  • Anaemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's to check the time taken for your blood to clot and the level of platelets (blood cells). If you are known to be allergic to Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's. Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Tenecteplase and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tenecteplase and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Itraconazole and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet. This can increase the risk of serious bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Itraconazole and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still use them. If you have dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that resembles coffee grounds, a severe headache, weakness, or any of these symptoms, consult a doctor. Never discontinue taking a medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of urokinase and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of urokinase and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet and Apixaban co-administration may raise the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though combining Rivabax-2.5 Tablet and Apixaban may cause an interaction, it is still possible to take it if your doctor advises you to. Consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like blood in your urine or stool (or a black stool), severe bruising, prolonged nosebleeds, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, weakness or severe headache, vomiting blood or coughing up blood, heavy menstrual bleeding (in women), difficulty breathing, or chest pain. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Voriconazole and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet and increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Voriconazole and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, red or black, tarry stools, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of heparin and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of heparin and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of tirofiban and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of tirofiban and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RivaroxabanFosphenytoin
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How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Fosphenytoin and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can reduce the blood levels of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet and increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fosphenytoin and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet may reduce the blood levels of Rivabax-2.5 Tablet, which may increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. consult the doctor immediately for any queries. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of piroxicam and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of piroxicam and Rivabax-2.5 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

You should have regular platelet count, factor V assay, fibrinogen level test, prothrombin time test (PT or PT-INR) and the INR, or international normalized ratio to analyze your blood clotting time.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid making any changes in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
  • Cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, noni juice, and pomegranate juice may interact with Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's and lead to unwanted side effects. Hence try to avoid these juices while taking Rivabax-2.5 Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding.

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