Alriza 20 Tablet

Alriza 20 Tablet is a prescription anticoagulant tablet that contains rivaroxaban 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the factor Xa inhibitor class and is used to help prevent and treat blood clots. Doctors may prescribe Alriza 20 Tablet for conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, or after certain surgeries when clot risk is higher.

How it works: Rivaroxaban works by blocking factor Xa, a protein your body uses to form blood clots. This tablet form provides a convenient once-daily oral option for many patients who need ongoing clot prevention or treatment.

Alriza 20 Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line compared with Alriza 10 Tablet, so it is not the usual starting strength for every patient. A doctor may choose Alriza 20 Tablet when a full treatment dose or a maintenance dose is needed after assessing your clot risk, kidney function, and bleeding risk.

• Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Reduction of the risk of recurrent DVT or PE
• Prevention of clots after certain orthopedic surgeries

• Swallow Alriza 20 Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, and do not change the dose on your own because this is a higher-strength tablet.
• Take the tablet with food if your doctor instructs you to do so, especially for higher-dose rivaroxaban regimens.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions or the product directions carefully; do not double up unless told to do so.
• Tell every healthcare professional you see that you take rivaroxaban before any procedure, dental work, or injection.

Each Alriza 20 Tablet contains rivaroxaban 20 mg. Depending on the reason it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether it is the maximum daily dose for you must be decided by your doctor. Do not take more than prescribed, because higher doses increase bleeding risk.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rivaroxaban may include:

• Bleeding or easy bruising, which may be more noticeable with the 20 mg strength
• Nosebleeds
• Gum bleeding
• Upset stomach or nausea
• Tiredness
• Dizziness

• Do not use Alriza 20 Tablet if you are actively bleeding or have had serious bleeding problems unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• This is a higher-strength anticoagulant tablet, so bleeding risk is higher than with lower-strength rivaroxaban tablets in some patients.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can increase the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, because dose choice and safety can be affected.
• Do not stop Alriza 20 Tablet suddenly without medical advice, since stopping can raise the risk of clots.
• Avoid taking other medicines that can thin the blood unless your prescriber specifically approves it.
• Be careful with activities that could cause injury, cuts, or falls while taking this tablet.

• Other blood thinners such as warfarin, heparin, apixaban, dabigatran, or edoxaban
• Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other NSAIDs
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors such as ketoconazole or ritonavir
• Certain anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine or phenytoin
• Some herbal products such as St. John’s wort

Store Alriza 20 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.