Rivaclot 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Rivaclot 10mg 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. Rivaclot 10mg 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 formation.

FAQs

Can I stop taking Rivaclot 10mg Tablet on my own?

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

Does Rivaclot 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?

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

Is this Rivaclot 10mg Tablet dangerous?

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

What foods are to be avoided while taking Rivaclot 10mg Tablet?

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

Does Rivaclot 10mg Tablet cause hair loss?

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

How does Rivaclot 10mg Tablet work?

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