Viklot 10 Tablet
Manufacturer
Hetero Healthcare Limited
Salt Composition
Rivaroxaban (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Viklot 10 Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Viklot 10 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. Viklot 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Viklot 10 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. It is better to take at night with meals. It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence frequent dose changes are not required. It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling). 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 Viklot 10 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 side effects of Viklot 10 Tablet?
The most commonly reported side effects of Viklot 10 Tablet include prolonged or excessive bleeding, breathlessness (which may indicate bleeding), fatigue, weakness, paleness, dizziness, headache, and unexplained swelling. Other possible side effects can be severe skin reactions and allergic responses, bruising, coughing up blood, bleeding from the skin or under the skin, and swelling and pain in the limbs. Viklot 10 Tablet may increase bilirubin levels and decrease platelet counts. Some individuals may experience fainting episodes, an increased heart rate, and dry mouth. If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
Is Viklot 10 Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Viklot 10 Tablet is a blood thinner. It functions by preventing blood from clotting within the blood vessels. This medication also prevents blood clots from recurring in the blood vessels. It may be prescribed to treat blood clots in the legs' veins and the lungs' blood vessels.
Is Viklot 10 Tablet dangerous?
Viklot 10 Tablet possesses several beneficial effects, but it can increase bleeding risk compared to normal. While taking this medication may enhance bleeding even from minor injuries due to the reduced blood clotting ability. In some cases, Viklot 10 Tablet may cause serious bleeding which could be dangerous and require immediate medical attention. This risk is higher in individuals concurrently using other blood-thinning medications. If you experience any kind of bleeding, contact your doctor immediately.
What foods should you avoid if you are on blood thinners?
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided when taking Viklot 10 Tablet due to the presence of compounds that slow down Viklot 10 Tablet's metabolism and increase bleeding activity. Similarly, people on certain blood-thinning medications like warfarin should avoid foods that increase vitamin K activity or increase blood clotting. These food items include spinach, brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, asparagus, and green tea. However, the use of these foods is not restricted with Viklot 10 Tablet.
