Rivaban 20 mg Tablet

Rivaban 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rivaroxaban in each tablet. It belongs to the anticoagulant, or “blood thinner,” class and is used to help prevent and treat dangerous blood clots. Doctors may prescribe Rivaban 20 mg Tablet for conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or to reduce the risk of stroke in certain people with atrial fibrillation. This specific 20 mg strength is a higher-dose tablet that should be used only when a clinician has determined it is appropriate.

How it works: Rivaroxaban works by blocking factor Xa, a key protein the body uses to form blood clots. In tablet form, Rivaban 20 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help reduce clot formation throughout the bloodstream.

Rivaban 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with lower-dose rivaroxaban products, so it is not the usual starting strength for every patient. It may be chosen when a doctor wants the full 20 mg maintenance dose for clot treatment or long-term prevention after the initial phase of therapy. Because it is a tablet, it is intended for people who can swallow solid oral medicine and follow the prescribed schedule carefully.

• Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Prevention of recurrent DVT or PE
• Stroke risk reduction in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Prevention of clots in selected patients after certain medical decisions

• Swallow Rivaban 20 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor; do not change the dose on your own.
• Take it with food when your prescriber instructs you to do so, since food can improve absorption of the 15 mg and 20 mg strengths.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor has specifically told you it is safe for your product.
• If you miss a dose, follow the instructions from your prescriber or pharmacist right away, since timing matters with this anticoagulant.

Each Rivaban 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rivaroxaban per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily; the maximum daily amount should be the amount your doctor prescribes, and you should not take extra tablets. The exact dose and schedule are individualized by the prescriber based on your diagnosis, kidney function, bleeding risk, and other medicines.

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

Common side effects of Rivaroxaban may include:

• Bruising more easily
• Bleeding from the nose or gums
• Heavy or longer menstrual bleeding
• Upset stomach or nausea
• Dizziness or weakness
• Mild bleeding that may be more noticeable at this 20 mg strength

• Higher-strength rivaroxaban tablets can increase bleeding risk, so use Rivaban 20 mg Tablet only as directed by your doctor.
• Tell your clinician about any history of stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, liver disease, kidney disease, or recent surgery.
• Avoid stopping this medicine suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to, because that can raise the risk of clotting.
• Limit alcohol if your doctor advises, since alcohol can increase bleeding risk or raise the chance of injury.
• Use extra caution with activities that could cause cuts, falls, or head injury.
• Tell every healthcare professional you see that you take rivaroxaban before procedures, injections, or new prescriptions.
• Do not use this medicine to treat chest pain or as a replacement for emergency care.

• Other blood thinners such as warfarin, heparin, apixaban, dabigatran, aspirin, or clopidogrel
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac
• Strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitors or inducers, which can change rivaroxaban levels
• Certain antidepressants that can increase bleeding risk, such as SSRIs and SNRIs

Store Rivaban 20 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and out of reach of children.