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Xarelto 15 mg Tablet

Manufactured byBAYER PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD
ContainsRivaroxaban
Description
Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is a blood thinner medicine. It is used to treat and prevent blood clot formation in conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT, blood clots that form in the deep veins of the body, usually in the thigh or lower leg), pulmonary embolism (PE, blood clots that block one or more arteries in the lungs), and atrial fibrillation (AFib, irregular heart rhythm that may increase the risk of blood clots). It may also be used to prevent clot formation post knee or hip surgery. Xarelto 15 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nosebleeds, dizziness, bleeding gums, headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms last for a long time or become severe. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Xarelto 15 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Take this medicine at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may increase the risk of blood clots and worsen your condition. Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a prosthetic heart valve (an artificial heart valve implanted in the heart to replace a heart valve that is not functioning properly) or active bleeding (due to conditions like lesions, stomach ulcers, surgery, etc.). Consult your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or any other medical conditions before taking this medicine. Also, inform your doctor about all your current medications to avoid any undesired effects. Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Xarelto 15 mg Tablet

  • Nosebleed
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Muscle spasm
  • Rash
  • Bleeding gums

Uses of Xarelto 15 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis prophylaxis after hip/knee replacement surgery
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Xarelto 15 mg Tablet can be observed within 2 to 4 hours.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Xarelto 15 mg Tablet lasts for approximately 12 to 24 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported for Xarelto 15 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergic reaction

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any symptoms like skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.

Bleeding disorder

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have active bleeding due to conditions like lesions (a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease), stomach ulcers, surgery, etc., as it may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding.Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Surgery or Operations

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is a blood thinner medicine and increases the risk of excessive bleeding. Hence, inform your doctor about the use of this medicine before undergoing surgery or dental procedures. Your doctor may recommend you to stop taking Xarelto 15 mg Tablet at least 24 hours before undergoing any surgical or dental procedure. Your doctor may restart the medicine as soon as your condition gets stabilised following the surgical procedure.

Increased risk of bleeding, bruising, and haematomas

Use of Xarelto 15 mg Tablet may make you bleed easily and bleed more, which could result in bruising and haematomas (collection of blood outside of blood vessels). Consult your doctor if you have any injuries that are bleeding abnormally or if you have any painful bruising.

Skin reactions

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet may cause severe skin reactions that cause blistering and peeling of the skin like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as rashes, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), blisters, or other allergic reactions.

Driving vehicles or operating machines

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Xarelto 15 mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Xarelto 15 mg Tablet. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose of this medicine for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Indinavir

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Apixaban

Defibrotide

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a moderate and severe liver impairment or liver conditions associated with coagulopathy (a condition that impairs the blood's ability to form clots), as it may increase your risk of excessive bleeding.

Kidney Disease

Xarelto 15 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have kidney problems as it may worsen your condition.

Cardiac valvular disorders

The use of Xarelto 15 mg Tablet is not recommended if you have a prosthetic heart valve (an artificial heart valve implanted in the heart to replace a heart valve that is not functioning properly), as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Xarelto 15 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet in your mouth. Swallow as a whole with plenty of water. Follow all the instructions given on the prescription label/packing insert. Do not take Xarelto 15 mg Tablet in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Take this medicine at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Xarelto 15 mg Tablet may cause you to bruise or bleed easily. Try to avoid cutting or injuring yourself. Your doctor may recommend frequent monitoring of your haemoglobin levels to ensure you do not have any internal haemorrhage (excessive bleeding). Report any unusual bleeding or bruising to your doctor immediately. Your doctor may recommend tests to monitor your liver and kidney function during treatment with this medicine. Keep this medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Xarelto 15 mg Tablet works by blocking the action of a substance known as factor Xa that causes the blood to clot. Hence, it prevents blood clot formation and allows the blood to flow through the blood vessels more easily.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Factor Xa inhibitors, Anticoagulants

Schedule

Schedule H

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