Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. 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 formation.

FAQs

Can I stop taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's on my own?

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.

Does Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's cause weight gain?

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.

Is this Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's dangerous?

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.

What foods are to be avoided while taking Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's?

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.

Does Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's cause hair loss?

It is not known that Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's causes hair loss. Kindly contact your doctor.

How does Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's work?

Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Rivabax-10 mg Tablet 7's works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This thins your blood, so it takes longer to clot.