Xarelto 10 mg Tablet

Xarelto 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of rivaroxaban in each tablet. It is an oral anticoagulant, also called a blood thinner, used to help prevent and treat certain blood clots. Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is prescribed for specific clot-related conditions and to lower the risk of clots after certain surgeries or in people at increased risk.

How it works: Rivaroxaban blocks factor Xa, a clotting protein your body uses to make blood clots. In tablet form, Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is swallowed whole and then absorbed to help reduce the chance of harmful clots forming or growing.

Xarelto 10 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than the 2.5 mg version, so it is chosen for situations where a doctor wants more anticoagulant effect than the low-dose option provides. It is different from Xarelto 20 mg Tablet, which is a stronger dose used for other clot-treatment schedules; your prescriber selects Xarelto 10 mg Tablet based on your condition, clot risk, and bleeding risk.

• Preventing blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery
• Lowering the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Lowering the risk of pulmonary embolism (PE) in selected patients
• Reducing the chance of recurrent clots after initial treatment
• Other doctor-directed clot prevention uses

• Swallow Xarelto 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if your doctor has set a daily schedule.
• This tablet can generally be taken with or without food, unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s directions or the medication guide; do not double up unless told to do so.
• Do not stop Xarelto 10 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because stopping can raise clot risk.

Each Xarelto 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of rivaroxaban. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be determined by the doctor for your condition; do not take more than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Rivaroxaban may include:

• Bleeding more easily than usual
• Bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Gum bleeding
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Mild anemia or tiredness

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding disorders, stomach ulcers, or recent surgery.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney or liver disease, since rivaroxaban exposure can be higher.
• Avoid alcohol excess, which can increase bleeding risk and make falls more likely.
• Use caution with activities that can cause injury, because bleeding may be harder to stop.
• Do not take this tablet with other blood thinners unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Tell all healthcare professionals, including dentists, that you take Xarelto 10 mg Tablet before procedures.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor about the risks and alternatives.

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines, including heparin, warfarin, clopidogrel, and similar drugs
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Strong CYP3A4 and P-gp inducers such as rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, or St. John’s wort

Store Xarelto 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and out of reach of children.