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Rivaban 10 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

RIVAROXABAN-10MG

Uses:

<p>Rivaban 10 Tablet is used to prevent and treat blood clots. The detailed uses of Rivaban 10 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT):</strong> Rivaban 10 Tablet is used to manage blood clots in the deep veins.</li><li><strong>Treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE):</strong> Rivaban 10 Tablet treats clots in the lungs that may cause chest pain and breathing difficulties.</li><li><strong>Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation:</strong> Rivaban 10 Tablet reduces the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.</li><li><strong>Prevention of DVT and PE recurrence:</strong> Rivaban 10 Tablet reduces the chance of blood clot reformation following initial treatment.</li><li><strong>Post-surgical DVT prevention:</strong> Rivaban 10 Tablet is used after knee or hip replacement surgery to prevent clot formation.</li><li><strong>Treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE):</strong> Rivaban 10 Tablet is effective in treating blood clots in veins that can spread to the lungs.</li><li><strong>Risk reduction in coronary artery disease (CAD):</strong> Rivaban 10 Tablet lowers the chance of heart attacks and related complications.</li><li><strong>Risk reduction in peripheral artery disease (PAD):</strong>Rivaban 10 Tablet reduces clotting risks in the limbs, particularly after procedures like revascularization.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Rivaban 10 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. Rivaban 10 Tablet is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation.
  • Rivaban 10 Tablet works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots.
  • Rivaban 10 Tablet helps to reduce the chance of serious complications, such as heart attack, stroke, or lung damage caused by blood clots.

FAQs

Rivaban 10 Tablet is used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Rivaban 10 Tablet without consulting your doctor to worsen the condition. Therefore, take Rivaban 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

No, Rivaban 10 Tablet is not expected to cause weight gain. If you notice unexpected weight gain and think it is because of this Rivaban 10 Tablet , immediately consult your doctor and inform him about it.

Rivaban 10 Tablet has many beneficial effects, but it has the ability to make you bleed more than normal. Even with minor injuries as it decreases your ability to blood clotting. Sometimes Rivaban 10 Tablet may cause severe bleeding that may be dangerous and may require urgent medical care. This risk may be increased in people taking Rivaban 10 Tablet along with other blood thinner medicines.

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Rivaban 10 Tablet , and it contains compounds that slow down the metabolism of Rivaban 10 Tablet and increase the activity leading to bleeding.

It is not known that Rivaban 10 Tablet causes hair loss. Kindly contact your doctor.

Rivaban 10 Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Rivaban 10 Tablet works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This thins your blood, so it takes longer to clot.

You should take Rivaban 10 Tablet just after a meal or snack, or as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it with food to help your body absorb the entire dose.

The side effects of Rivaban 10 Tablet include bleeding, nausea and anemia (lack of blood). If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yes, Rivaban 10 Tablet is a blood thinner. It prevents the blood from clotting inside the blood vessels and also prevents the blood clots from recurring in the blood vessels.

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Rivaban 10 Tablet as grapefruit contains compounds that slow down the Rivaban 10 Tablet metabolism and increase the activity leading to bleeding. However, if you are taking some other blood thinner like warfarin, you should avoid taking any food that increases the vitamin K activity or increases the blood clotting such as brussels, spinach, sprouts, broccoli, mustard greens, asparagus and green tea. But, the use of these food items is not restricted with Rivaban 10 Tablet .

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