Rivaroxaban Tablets
Indicated to address blood clot risk and supported to mitigate thromboembolic complications.
- Categories
- Heart & Blood Pressure · Covid-19 Support
- Active ingredient
- Rivaroxaban
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
Rivaroxaban Tablets details
- Alternative names
- Xarelto
- Therapeutic class
- Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Anticoagulant
- Minor side effects
- anaemia; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- haemorrhage; gastrointestinal pain; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; NSAIDs; Clopidogrel
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 18 years.
Contraindications
active pathological bleeding; hepatic disease associated with coagulopathy; severe renal impairment
Precautions and warnings
monitor for signs of bleeding; discontinue before surgical procedures; use with caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
intracranial haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to address blood clot risk and supported to mitigate thromboembolic complications.
Mechanism of action
Rivaroxaban acts as a highly selective, direct inhibitor of Factor Xa. By interrupting the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of the blood coagulation cascade, it inhibits thrombin formation and thrombus development.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated due to bleeding risk. Breastfeeding: Not recommended during treatment.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Rivaroxaban Tablets
Rivaroxaban Tablets contain the active ingredient Rivaroxaban, commonly used for the management of Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism and Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation. Widely known under the brand name Xarelto, this medication is produced by Bayer in a 10mg tablet form.
Buying Rivaroxaban Tablets online
Rivaroxaban Tablets are registered across 14 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with additional availability in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. For expats and people living far from a reliable local stockist, ordering online provides access to essential medication. Generic Rivaroxaban, much of which is made in India, is often significantly more affordable than the original brand, making it one of the most requested options for maintenance therapy across the region.