Rivaroxaban 10mg 1 Film-coated Tablet [PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED]

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For the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adult patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery.

For the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and prevention of recurrent DVT and PE.

Place of Origin

Germany

Product Usage

VTE prevention in major orthopedic surgery 10 mg once daily, initially w/in 6-10 hr after surgery. Duration of treatment:

Major hip surgery 5 wk. Major knee surgery 2 wk.

Treatment & prevention of recurrent DVT & PE Initially 15 mg bid for the 1st 3 wk (day 1-21) followed by 20 mg (day 22 onwards) once daily for the continued treatment.

Prevention of recurrent DVT or PE 10 mg once daily or 20 mg once daily (based on individual risk assessment) following completion of at least 6 mth treatment for DVT or PE

May be taken with or without food.

The initial dose should be taken within 6-10 hours after surgery provided that hemostasis has been established.

For patients who are unable to swallow whole tablets, tablet may be crushed and mixed with water or soft foods such as applesauce immediately prior to use and administered orally.

The crushed tablet may be given through gastric tubes. Gastric placement of the tube should be confirmed before administering Rivaroxaban (Xarelto®). The crushed tablet should be administered in a small amount of water via a gastric tube after which it should be flushed with water.

Ingredients

API: RIVAROXABAN

Other ingredients:

Excipients

Cellulose microcrystalline,

Croscarmellose sodium,

Hypromellose 5 cP,

Lactose monohydrate,

Magnesium stearate,

sodium lauryl sulfate Film-coating Ferric oxide red,

Hypromellose 15 cP,

Macrogol 3350,

Titanium dioxide

Warnings

Contraindication:

Hypersensitivity. Clinically significant active bleeding (eg

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