Xarelto 20mg tablet contains the active ingredient Rivaroxaban. It is an anticoagulant that belongs to the Xa inhibitors. It treats deep vein thrombosis (DVT, a blood clot present usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE, a blood clot in the lung) in adults. It also prevents DVT and PE from reoccurring after initial treatment in adults. It is also used to help prevent strokes or serious blood clots in adults who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by heart valve disease.

Xarelto 20mg tablet is also indicated in children and adolescents below 18 years and with a body weight of 30kg or more to treat blood clots. It is also used to prevent the re-occurrence of blood clots in the veins or the blood vessels of the lungs, following initial treatment of at least 5 days with injectable medicines used to treat blood clots. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to rivaroxaban or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you are bleeding excessively. Do not take this medicine if you have a disease or condition in an organ that increases the risk of serious bleeding.

Do not take this medicine if you have liver disease, leading to an increased bleeding risk. Do not take Xarelto 20mg tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your physician if you have liver diseases, heart problems, a family history of heart diseases, kidney problems, bleeding disorders, lung diseases, and high blood pressure. Tell your physician if you plan to get any surgeries, including dental procedures, during the treatment with this medicine.

Treatment of Stroke.

Prevention of blood clots in veins after hip or knee replacement operation.

Treatment of blood clots in Deep vein thrombosis, Systemic embolism and Pulmonary embolism.

Xarelto 20mg tablet selectively inhibits factor Xa without the need of a cofactor (eg, anti-thrombin III) for activity. It works by blocking a blood clotting factor (factor Xa) and thus reducing the tendency of the blood to form clots.

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Xarelto 20mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time with food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. If you have swallowing difficulty, consult your doctor about other ways to take the tablet. If necessary, this tablet may be crushed and mixed with water.

Gastroenteritis

Vomiting

Cough

Fever

Decreased general strength and energy

Pain in the limbs

Heart problems

Severe skin rashes

Excessive bleeding

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Xarelto 20mg tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Store at 25°C.

Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.

Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.

If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Do not stop using this medicine without talking to your doctor first. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Inform your physician immediately if you face any allergic reactions like swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives and breathing difficulties, and sudden drop in blood pressure after taking this medicine.