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Rivaroxaban

Uses

Rivaroxaban is used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg and pulmonary embolism :a blood clot in the lung) ?and certain heart diseases, It also used to reduce the risk of DVT and pulmonary embolism?in patients who are undergoing hip replacement or knee replacement surgery.

How it works

Rivaroxaban belongs to a class of medications called anticoagulants. It works by reducing the formation of blood clots.

Common side effects

Bleeding following an operation, Bleeding into a joint causing pain and swelling, Fainting, Itchy skin, Indigestion, Bleeding into tissue or a cavity of the body, Allergic reactions, Impaired function of the liver, Impaired function of the kidneys.uncommon: bleeding into the brain or inside the skull, Pain in the limbs, Increase in bilirubin.rare: localized swelling., Faster heartbeat, Low blood pressure, Urogenital bleeding, Coughing up blood, Constipation, Stomach ache, Bleeding from the skin or under the skin, Reduction in red blood cells which can make the skin pale and cause weakness or breathlessness, Diarrhea, Common: bleeding in the stomach or bowel, Feeling unwell, Bleeding in the gum, Dizziness, Including allergic skin reactions, Fever, Rash, Swelling in the limbs, Nose bleed, Bleeding in the eye, Dry mouth, Headache, Feeling or being sick, Decreased general strength and energy