Rivonext 10mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Roussel Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Rivaroxaban (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rivonext 10mg Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Rivonext 10mg 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. Rivonext 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Rivonext 10mg 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. Hence frequent dose changes are not required. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports. It 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 Rivonext 10mg 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 potential side effects of taking Rivonext 10mg Tablet?
Common side effects include prolonged or excessive bleeding, breathlessness, weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, headache, and unexplained swelling. More severe reactions can include skin and allergic responses, bruising, coughing up blood, bleeding from the skin or under the skin, and limb swelling with pain. Additionally, some individuals may experience fainting episodes, a faster heartbeat, and dry mouth.
Is Rivonext 10mg Tablet classified as a blood thinner?
Yes, Rivonext 10mg Tablet is a blood thinner that prevents the blood from clotting within blood vessels. It can also prevent recurring blood clots in blood vessels and may be prescribed to treat blood clots in the veins of the legs or in the lungs.
What are the potential risks associated with taking Rivonext 10mg Tablet?
Rivonext 10mg Tablet can make you more prone to bleeding, even from minor injuries. In some cases, it may cause serious and potentially life-threatening bleeding that requires immediate medical attention. This risk is higher when taken in conjunction with other blood thinning medications.
What foods should be avoided while taking Rivonext 10mg Tablet?
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided as they can slow down the metabolism of Rivonext 10mg Tablet, increasing the risk of bleeding. Individuals taking other blood thinners like warfarin should also avoid consuming foods rich in vitamin K or those that promote clotting, such as spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and green tea.
