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Rivaroxaban

Used for anticoagulation when prescribed.

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Direct factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant Cardiovascular and hematology ID 48
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What It Is Used For

Used for anticoagulation when prescribed.

Active Ingredient

rivaroxaban

Chemical Name

rivaroxaban

Common Brands

Xarelto

Generic / Alternate Names

rivaroxaban tablets, RIVAROXABAN

Tracking Note

Track dose timing with food if directed, bleeding symptoms, procedures, and refills.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

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Atrial Fibrillation

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Cardiovascular common use
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Coronary Artery Disease

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Cardiovascular common use
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Deep Vein Thrombosis

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Cardiovascular common use
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Pulmonary Embolism

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Cardiovascular common use
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Transient Ischemic Attack

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Cardiovascular common use
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Leg swelling

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Cardiovascular symptom context
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Nosebleed

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Eye / ear / nose / throat symptom context
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Bleeding after medication

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

Medication / allergy symptom context
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