Rivaroxaban

Brand names: Xarelto

Rivaroxaban is a direct oral anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent and treat blood clots, reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation, and prevent deep vein thrombosis after hip or knee replacem

Direct Oral Anticoagulant
Prescription Required
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What is it?
Rivaroxaban is a direct oral anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent and treat blood clots, reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation, and preve
Drug Class
Direct Oral Anticoagulant

Overview

Rivaroxaban is a direct oral anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent and treat blood clots, reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation, and prevent deep vein thrombosis after hip or knee replacement surgery. Unlike warfarin, it does not require regular blood monitoring.

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Sources & References

  1. FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
  2. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
  3. MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
  4. American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
  5. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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