What is Xarelto? (Rivaroxaban) | HealthInfi

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood. Xarelto is used to prevent or treat a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery.

Xarelto is also used in people with atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder) to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot. Xarelto may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Xarelto is a prescription medicine used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation, not caused by a heart valve problem. For patients currently well managed on warfarin, there is limited information on how Xarelto and warfarin compare in reducing the risk of stroke.

Xarelto is also a prescription medicine used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and to reduce the risk of blood clots happening again in people who continue to be at risk for DVT or PE after receiving treatment for blood clots for at least 6 months.

Xarelto is also a prescription medicine used to reduce the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of people who have just had knee or hip replacement surgery.

How Should i take Xarelto?

• Take XARELTO exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not change your dose or stop taking XARELTO® unless your doctor tells you to.
• Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
• If you take XARELTO for

Atrial Fibrillation:

• Take XARELTO 1 time a day with your evening meal.
• If you miss a dose of XARELTO, take it as soon as you remember on the same day.  Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.

• Blood clots in the veins of your legs or lungs:
• Take XARELTO  1 or 2 times a day as prescribed by your doctor.
• For the 15-mg and 20-mg doses, XARELTO  should be taken with food.
• For the 10-mg dose, XARELTO may be taken with or without food.
• Take your XARELTO dose(s) at the same time each day.
• If you miss a dose:
• If you take the 15-mg dose of XARELTO 2 times a day (a total of 30 mg of XARELTO in 1 day): Take XARELTO as soon as you remember on the same day. You may take 2 doses at the same time to make up for the missed dose. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
• If you take XARELTO 1 time a day: Take XARELTO as soon as you remember on the same day. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.​

• Hip or knee replacement surgery:
  • Take XARELTO 1 time a day with or without food.
  • If you miss a dose of XARELTO, take it as soon as you remember on the same day. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.

• If you have difficulty swallowing the XARELTO  tablet whole, talk to your doctor about other ways to take XARELTO.
• Your doctor will decide how long you should take XARELTO.
• Your doctor may stop XARELTO for a short time before any surgery, medical or dental procedure. Your doctor will tell you when to start taking XARELTO again after your surgery or procedure.
• Do not run out of XARELTO. Refill your prescription for XARELTO before you run out. When leaving the hospital following a hip or knee replacement, be sure that you have XARELTO available to avoid missing any doses.
• If you take too much XARELTO, go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call your doctor right away.Read More