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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Composition :

RIVAROXABAN-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC]

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India.
Other Info - RIV0068

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Rivatop-20 Tablet as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Tell your doctor before using Rivatop-20 Tablet 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

Rivatop-20 Tablet may pass into breast milk. Therefore consult your doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Rivatop-20 Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Take Rivatop-20 Tablet 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

Consult your doctor

Take Rivatop-20 Tablet 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

Safe if prescribed

Rivatop-20 Tablet is not approved for children. Therefore Rivatop-20 Tablet is not safe for children.

About Rivatop-20 Tablet

Rivatop-20 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Rivatop-20 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. 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.

Rivatop-20 Tablet 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.

Take Rivatop-20 Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Rivatop-20 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience bleeding, anemia (low number of red blood cells), and nausea. Most of these side effects of Rivatop-20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Rivatop-20 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Rivatop-20 Tablet . If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Rivatop-20 Tablet . Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Rivatop-20 Tablet

Prevention of blood clot

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Key Benefits

Rivatop-20 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Rivatop-20 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. Rivatop-20 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.

Directions for Use

Take Rivatop-20 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Rivatop-20 Tablet

  • Bleeding
  • Anaemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Rivatop-20 Tablet should be used with caution in children. Prolonged use of Rivatop-20 Tablet may cause hair loss. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Rivatop-20 Tablet 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Rivatop-20 Tablet . If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Rivatop-20 Tablet . Talk to your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Fosphenytoin and Rivatop-20 Tablet can reduce the blood levels of Rivatop-20 Tablet and increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fosphenytoin and Rivatop-20 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Itraconazole and Rivatop-20 Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Rivatop-20 Tablet. This can increase the risk of serious bleeding complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Itraconazole and Rivatop-20 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Mefenamic acid with Rivatop-20 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of gastric bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mefenamic acid with Rivatop-20 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. 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 a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Rivatop-20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of flurbiprofen and Rivatop-20 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.
How does the drug interact with Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of ruxolitinib and Rivatop-20 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ruxolitinib and Rivatop-20 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of Etodolac and Rivatop-20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems, including severe hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Etodolac and Rivatop-20 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of Clopidogrel with Rivatop-20 Tablet increases the risk of severe bleeding due to the additive effect.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking clopidogrel with Rivatop-20 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Rivatop-20 Tablet may reduce the blood levels of Rivatop-20 Tablet, which may increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of phenytoin and Rivatop-20 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Coadministration of piroxicam and Rivatop-20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of piroxicam and Rivatop-20 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 Rivatop-20 Tablet:
Co-administration of urokinase and Rivatop-20 Tablet can increase the risk of bleeding problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of urokinase and Rivatop-20 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.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • ENOXAPARIN
  • LOPINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
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  • IBUPROFEN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

You should have regular platelet count, factor V assay, fibrinogen level test, prothrombin time test (PT or PT-INR) and the INR, or international normalized ratio to analyze your blood clotting time.

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 Rivatop-20 Tablet and lead to unwanted side effects. Hence try to avoid these juices while taking Rivatop-20 Tablet .
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer/bleeding.

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