Rivaroxaban
- Generic Name
- Rivaroxaban
- Brand Names
- Xarelto, Rivaroxaban Accord, Rivaroxaban Viatris (previously Rivaroxaban Mylan)
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H18ClN3O5S
- CAS Number
- 366789-02-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 9NDF7JZ4M3
- Background
Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant and the first orally active direct factor Xa inhibitor. Unlike warfarin, routine lab monitoring of INR is not necessary. However there is no antidote available in the event of a major bleed. Only the 10 mg tablet can be taken without regard to food. The 15 mg and 20 mg tablet should be taken with food. FDA approved on July 1, ...
- Indication
Rivaroxaban is indicated for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients who have undergone total hips replacements and total knee replacement surgery; prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation; treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE); to reduce risk of recurre...
- Associated Conditions
- Cardiovascular Mortality, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Deep vein thrombosis recurrent, Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary Embolism, Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism (Disorder), Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism, Stroke, Systemic Embolism, Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism
- Associated Therapies
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