Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet

Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet contains 2.5 mg of rivaroxaban in each tablet. It belongs to the anticoagulant, or blood thinner, class and is used to help prevent and treat certain blood clots and reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events in selected patients. Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet is a low-dose tablet form made for specific doctor-directed uses rather than general pain relief or routine clot treatment. Because it affects clotting, it should be used exactly as prescribed.

How it works: Rivaroxaban blocks factor Xa, a key protein your body uses to form blood clots. In tablet form like Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet, it helps reduce the blood’s ability to clot, which can lower the chance of dangerous clots forming.

Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength rivaroxaban product compared with Ixarola 15 mg Tablet, and it is used for different, more specific clot-prevention plans. This 2.5 mg strength may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller anticoagulant dose that is suitable for certain heart and blood vessel conditions, often as part of a combination treatment plan. It is not the same as the higher-strength tablet used in other rivaroxaban regimens, so the dosing schedule and purpose are different.

• Prevention of heart attack and stroke in selected patients
• Reduction of clot-related cardiovascular risk in people with coronary artery disease
• Reduction of clot-related risk in peripheral artery disease
• Doctor-directed antithrombotic therapy when a low-dose rivaroxaban tablet is appropriate

• Swallow Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time your doctor prescribed; this strength is not meant for self-adjusting your dose.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically instructs you to.
• If your doctor advises taking it with food or with another medicine, follow that plan carefully.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day, then continue your usual schedule; do not double up unless your prescriber directs you.
• Use the tablet only for the condition your doctor evaluated, since rivaroxaban dosing depends on the reason for treatment.

Each Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of rivaroxaban per tablet. How often it is taken depends on the condition being treated and the rest of the treatment plan; some patients are prescribed this low-dose tablet twice daily, but only a doctor can decide the correct schedule. The daily maximum and duration are set by the prescriber, and you should not change the dose on your own.

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
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Mild stomach upset

• Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet can increase bleeding risk, even from minor cuts or injuries.
• Tell your doctor before surgery, dental work, or any invasive procedure.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of stomach ulcers, recent bleeding, liver disease, kidney disease, or low platelet counts.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines that affect clotting without medical advice.
• Alcohol can raise bleeding risk, especially if used heavily.
• Do not use this medicine to treat sudden chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, or an active blood clot unless your doctor has specifically directed it.
• Get medical advice promptly after a fall or head injury, even if you feel okay at first.

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, or heparin
• Certain antidepressants that can increase bleeding risk, such as SSRIs or SNRIs
• Strong CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitors or inducers, which can change rivaroxaban levels
• Some herbal products, especially St. John’s wort

Store Ixarola 2.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.