Xarelto (rivaroxaban) works by preventing blood clots from forming following a certain irregular heartbeat or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It also is used to prevent and treat blood clots, such as with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolus (PE).
Xarelto 2.5mg is manufactured in Germany. Xarelto 10, 15. and 20mg are manufactured in Turkey.
Storage
Don’t use the medicine after the expiry date that is printed on the package (showing the last day of that month.)
Store at a temperature below 30°C.
Please read our tips on storing and handling medicine safely.
More common
Back pain.
bleeding gums.
bloody stools.
bowel or bladder dysfunction.
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings.
coughing up blood.
difficulty with breathing or swallowing.
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding.
Please take time to read the manufacturer’s Product Insert that comes with the medication. Not all side effects are listed here. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience these or other unexpected effects.
Prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adult patients undergoing elective hip or
knee replacement surgery.
Prevention of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), in adults
(following completion of at least 6 months therapy for DVT or PE).