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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is used to prevent and treat blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism). It contains Rivaroxaban, a blood thinner that works by blocking certain clotting factors in the blood, which helps to prevent clots from forming. By doing this, it reduces the risk of serious conditions, such as stroke or blocked blood vessels. You may experience some common side effects may including bleeding, low red blood cell count (anemia), and nausea. Before taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's, let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and about any other medicines you are taking or any health problems you have.

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Composition :

RIVAROXABAN-10MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is mainly used to prevent and treat blood clots in the legs (called deep vein thrombosis or DVT) and in the lungs (called pulmonary embolism or PE). Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins, usually in the legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which a blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs.

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's contains Rivaroxaban, a blood thinner that 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.

In some cases, Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's may cause some common side effects such as bleeding, anemia (low number of red blood cells), and nausea. Most of these side effects of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects continuously.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's or any other medicines. Consult your doctor before using Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or any bleeding disorders before starting Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's.

Uses of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is used to prevent and treat blood clots. The detailed uses of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's are as follows:

  • Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is used to manage blood clots in the deep veins.
  • Treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE): Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's treats clots in the lungs that may cause chest pain and breathing difficulties.
  • Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's reduces the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
  • Prevention of DVT and PE recurrence: Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's reduces the chance of blood clot reformation following initial treatment.
  • Post-surgical DVT prevention: Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is used after knee or hip replacement surgery to prevent clot formation.
  • Treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE): Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is effective in treating blood clots in veins that can spread to the lungs.
  • Risk reduction in coronary artery disease (CAD): Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's lowers the chance of heart attacks and related complications.
  • Risk reduction in peripheral artery disease (PAD):Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's reduces clotting risks in the limbs, particularly after procedures like revascularization.

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Directions for Use

  • Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's 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.
  • Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's 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.
  • Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's helps to reduce the chance of serious complications, such as heart attack, stroke, or lung damage caused by blood clots.

How Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's Works

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's contains Rivaroxaban, a blood thinner that 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 formation.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's as it may cause serious adverse effects such as bloody/black/tarry stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, blood in urine, and coughing up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's to check the time taken for your blood to clot and the level of platelets (blood cells).
  • If you are known to be allergic to Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Consult your doctor before using Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
  • If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's.
  • Avoid alcohol and painkillers like ibuprofen unless your doctor says it's safe, as they can increase the risk of bleeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Etodolac and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems, including severe hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Etodolac and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet, which may increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. consult the doctor immediately for any queries. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Itraconazole and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet. This can increase the risk of serious bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Itraconazole and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still use them. If you have dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that resembles coffee grounds, a severe headache, weakness, or any of these symptoms, consult a doctor. Never discontinue taking a medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Tenecteplase and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tenecteplase and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Clopidogrel with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet increases the risk of severe bleeding due to the additive effect.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking clopidogrel with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual bleeding or have other signs of bleeding like feeling dizzy or lightheaded, red or black, sticky stools, coughing up or vomiting blood that looks like coffee grounds, or having a severe headache consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Abciximab and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Abciximab and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, dark stools, coughing or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Prasugrel and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of prasugrel and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Dabigatran etexilate and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding, including severe blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dabigatran etexilate and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding, dizziness, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, or severe headache, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
RivaroxabanRifapentine
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How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
The combined use of Rifapentine and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet, which may increase the risk or severity of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rifapentine and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising, other signs of bleeding, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting blood, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Rivabax-10 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness; lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache; and weakness contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid making any changes in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
  • Cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, noni juice, and pomegranate juice may interact with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's and lead to unwanted side effects. Hence, try to avoid these juices while taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Tell your doctor before using Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's because it may cause harmful effects. So, only use in that condition when a doctor is prescribed.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's may pass into breast milk. Therefore consult your doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is not approved for children. Therefore Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is not safe for children.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is safe for use in heart patients if adminitered by the physician

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's can be safely used in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician. Close monitoring of the patient is needed.

FAQs

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's 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 Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's without consulting your doctor to worsen the condition. Therefore, take Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

No, Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is not expected to cause weight gain. If you notice unexpected weight gain and think it is because of this Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's, immediately consult your doctor and inform him about it.

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's 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 Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's may cause severe bleeding that may be dangerous and may require urgent medical care. This risk may be increased in people taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's along with other blood thinner medicines.

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's, and it contains compounds that slow down the metabolism of Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's and increase the activity leading to bleeding.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4-6, Bora Bazar St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Other Info - RIV0166

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