RIVAFLO 10 Tablet 10's
Rivaroxaban 10 mg
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT RIVAFLO 10 TABLET
RIVAFLO 10 TABLET contains Rivaroxaban, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antithrombotic agents. It is used to manage deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and venous thromboembolism (VTE). It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke, systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, recurrence of DVT or PE, major cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), and major thrombotic vascular events in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Venous thromboembolism is a condition that occurs due to clot formation in the venous circulation. It can also be used for THE management of DVT in patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery, VTE in acutely ill medical patients, and thrombosis in children (older than 2 years) with congenital heart disease post the Fontan procedure.
Before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or bleeding problems or antiphospholipid syndrome. RIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant or breast-feeding women, so consult your doctor before taking it. RIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not studied and is not recommended in children less than 6 months of age who were less than 37 weeks of growth at birth, had less than 10 days of oral feeding, or weigh less than 2.6 kg. RIVAFLO 10 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (65 years or older). Consult your doctor before taking it.
The most common side effects of taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET are bleeding, pain and swelling in the limbs, fever, stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, low blood pressure (feeling dizzy or fainting when standing up), weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, rash, and itchy skin. Contact your doctor if any of your symptoms worsen.
USES OF RIVAFLO 10 TABLET
It is used:
- To manage deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), venous thromboembolism (VTE)
- To reduces the risk of stroke, systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, recurrence of DVT or PE, major cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), and major thrombotic vascular conditions in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- To manage DVT in patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery, VTE in acutely ill medical patients, and thrombosis in children (2 years and older) with congenital heart disease post the Fontan procedure
HOW RIVAFLO 10 TABLET WORKS
RIVAFLO 10 TABLET works by competitively inhibiting factor Xa (a clotting factor) and managing the progression of the coagulation cascade through the final common pathway, thus managing thrombin generation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take RIVAFLO 10 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET unless your doctor advise.
SIDE EFFECTS OF RIVAFLO 10 TABLET
COMMON
- Decrease in red blood cells (pale skin, weakness, or breathlessness)
- Bleeding in the stomach or intestine, urogenital bleeding (including blood in the urine and heavy menstrual bleeding), nosebleed, bleeding in the gum
- Bleeding into the eye (including from the whites of the eyes)
- Hematoma, bruising (bleeding into tissue or a cavity of the body)
- Coughing up blood
- Bleeding from or under the skin
- Oozing of blood or fluid from surgical injury
- Impaired kidney function
- Pain and swelling in the limbs
- Fever
- Stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
- Low blood pressure (feeling dizzy or fainting when standing up)
- Weakness
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
- itchy skin
UNCOMMON
- Bleeding into the brain or inside the skull, or into a joint (pain and swelling)
- Low number of platelets
- Allergic reactions including skin reactions
- Fainting
- Feeling unwell
- Rapid heartbeat
- Dry mouth
- Hives
RARE
- Bleeding into a muscle
- Decreased bile flow, inflamed liver including liver injury
- Yellowing of the skin and eye
- Localized swelling
- Accumulation of blood in the groin as a complication of the cardiac procedure where a catheter is inserted in your leg artery
Stop taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Bleeding inside brain (headache, one-sided weakness, vomiting, seizures, decreased level of consciousness, neck stiffness); long or excessive bleeding; abnormal weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, unexplained swelling, breathlessness, chest pain; frequent nose bleeds; abnormal bleeding from the gums; menstrual bleeding that is heavier than normal or vaginal bleeding; bleeding that is severe or uncontrollable; red, pink or brown urine; bright red or black tar-like stools; cough up blood or blood clots; vomit blood or your vomit looks like “coffee grounds”; pain, swelling, or new drainage at wound sites
- Severe skin reactions (spreading intense skin rash, blisters or mucosal lesions in the mouth or eyes, a drug reaction that causes rash, fever, inflammation of internal organs, blood abnormalities and systemic illness)
- Severe allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat; trouble swallowing; hives and breathing difficulties; sudden drop in blood pressure)
- Spinal or epidural blood clots
- Back pain
- Muscle weakness (legs and feet)
- Tingling
- Bowel or bladder incontinence
- Numbness
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Constipation
Eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.
Diarrhea
Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not consume any medicine other than RIVAFLO 10 TABLET without consulting your doctor.
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Lie down until dizziness is gone, then get up slowly. Move slowly and carefully, do not hurry. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs.
Headache
Drink ample amount of water. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Ask your doctor before taking any medicine for headache.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take RIVAFLO 10 TABLET with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. Get adequate rest. Drink lots of fluids, especially water. Have small sips if you feel sick. Eat when you feel like it – you do not need to eat or avoid any specific foods. Do not take any medicine other than RIVAFLO 10 TABLET without asking your doctor.
Stomach Pain
Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller meals more frequently. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
ContraindicatedRIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it not known if it causes any harm to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
ContraindicatedRIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET.
KIDNEY
Use with CautionRIVAFLO 10 TABLET should be taken with caution in adults with severe kidney disease and children with moderate or severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET.
LIVER
ContraindicatedRIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with liver disease which leads to an increased risk of bleeding. Consult your doctor before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET.
ALLERGY
ContraindicatedDo not take RIVAFLO 10 TABLET if you are allergic to Rivaroxaban or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
LUNGS
Use with CautionRIVAFLO 10 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung disease where the bronchi are widened and filled with pus, or those with previous bleeding from the lung. Consult your doctor before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET.
HEART DISEASE
Consult your doctorRIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, or peripheral artery disease. RIVAFLO 10 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with very high or unstable blood pressure which is not controlled by medicines, prosthetic heart valve, or coronary artery disease with severe symptomatic heart failure. Consult your doctor before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
ContraindicatedRIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not studied and is not recommended for use in children less than 6 months of age who were less than 37 weeks of growth at birth, had less than 10 days of oral feeding, or weigh 2.6 kg. RIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not recommended for use in children with moderate to severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with CautionRIVAFLO 10 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 75 years). Consult your doctor before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET.
OTHERS
RIVAFLO 10 TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- Are bleeding excessively
- Have a disease or condition in an organ of the body that increases the risk of serious bleeding (Ex. stomach ulcer, injury or bleeding in the brain, recent operation of the brain or eyes)
- Had stroke (previously had a bleeding or a blood clot in your brain)
- Had lacunar stroke (blockage of the small arteries providing blood to the brain’s deep tissues) or ischemic, nonlacunar stroke (blood clot in your brain) in the previous month
Before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- Have or had bleeding problems
- Have antiphospholipid syndrome (immunity disorder that causes an increased risk of blood clots)
- Have diseases of your stomach or bowel that might result in bleeding (Ex. inflammation of the bowels, stomach, or food pipe) or tumours in the stomach, bowels, genital tract, or urinary tract)
- Have retinopathy (problem with the blood vessels in the back of your eyes)
- Need to have an operation
- Weigh less than 60 kg
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking RIVAFLO 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- Medicines used for fungal infections (Ex. fluconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole), unless they are used on the skin
- Ketoconazole (used to manage Cushing’s syndrome)
- Medicines used for bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampicin)
- Medicines used for HIV infection (Ex. ritonavir, indinavir)
- Other medicines used to reduce blood clotting (Ex. enoxaparin, clopidogrel, warfarin, apixaban, heparin, acenocoumarol, prasugrel, ticagrelor)
- Medicines used to manage inflammation and pain (Ex. naproxen, acetylsalicylic acid)
- Dronedarone (used to manage abnormal heartbeat)
- Medicines used to manage depression (Ex. citalopram, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, duloxetine, St. John’s wort)
- Medicines used to manage fits (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of RIVAFLO 10 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptom of overdose include bleeding.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Rivaroxaban |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Factor Xa inhibitor |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Manage deep Vein thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary embolism (PE), Venous thromboembolism (VTE) |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet |
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STORAGE
- Keep RIVAFLO 10 TABLET out of reach from children
- Store RIVAFLO 10 TABLET between 15-30°C
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