Xarelto 20mg, containing the active ingredient rivaroxaban, is an anticoagulant medicatio
Xarelto 20mg, containing the active ingredient rivaroxaban, is an anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. Xarelto belongs to a class of drugs known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and works by inhibiting Factor Xa, a key enzyme in the coagulation process. Here are the key features, benefits, uses, and precautions for Xarelto 20mg:
Active Ingredient: Each tablet contains 20mg of rivaroxaban.
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits Factor Xa, preventing the formation of blood clots.
Oral Administration: Taken by mouth once daily with food.
Prevention of Blood Clots: Reduces the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Treatment of Existing Clots: Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Convenient Dosage: Taken as a single daily dose, simplifying the treatment regimen.
No Routine Monitoring: Unlike some other anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), Xarelto does not require regular blood tests for INR monitoring.
Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: To reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with this condition.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Treatment of DVT and reduction of the risk of recurrent DVT.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Treatment of PE and reduction of the risk of recurrent PE.
Postoperative Thromboprophylaxis: Prevention of DVT following hip or knee replacement surgery.
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