Rebless 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Mankind Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition
Rivaroxaban (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rebless 20mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Rebless 20mg Tablet is commonly used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) to prevent clot formation. It also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. It may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day for maximum benefits. You may need to take this medicine for many years even for life in some cases. Do not stop taking it or change the dose without guidance from your doctor. It could quickly put you more at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or thrombosis (formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel). You can reduce your risk of having a blood clot by making changes to your lifestyle such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and losing weight if you need to.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rebless 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Rebless 20mg Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This helps prevent the formation of blood clots in the body.
Quick Tips
Take at the same time every day Take at night with meals It interacts less with food or other medicines Frequent dose changes are not required Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports May cause dizziness, avoid driving or activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Rebless 20mg Tablet temporarily Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor
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Frequently asked questions
What are the possible side effects of taking Rebless 20mg Tablets?
Common side effects include excessive bleeding, breathlessness, weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, headache, and swelling. More severe reactions can be life-threatening and may include skin or allergic reactions, bruising, coughing up blood, and limb swelling and pain. Additionally, Rebless 20mg Tablets may affect liver function (increasing bilirubin levels) and reduce platelet count.
Is Rebless 20mg Tablet a type of blood thinner?
Yes, Rebless 20mg Tablet is used to prevent blood clotting within the body's vessels. It helps prevent recurring clots in veins and lungs.
What are the risks associated with taking Rebless 20mg Tablets?
Rebless 20mg Tablets reduce blood's clotting ability, making you more prone to bleeding. In rare cases, this can lead to severe and life-threatening bleeding that requires immediate medical attention. This risk is higher if taken alongside other blood thinners.
Which foods should be avoided when taking Rebless 20mg Tablets or similar blood thinners?
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided as they can slow down the metabolism of Rebless 20mg Tablet, increasing bleeding risk. For patients on warfarin-like medications, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, asparagus, and green tea may also increase clotting and should be limited or avoided.
