Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet

Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet contains 2.5 mg of rivaroxaban in each tablet. It is an oral anticoagulant, or blood thinner, used to help prevent blood clots in certain adults with heart and blood vessel disease. Doctors may prescribe Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet to lower the risk of serious events such as heart attack, stroke, or problems in the legs and arteries when used in the right treatment plan.

How it works: Rivaroxaban works by blocking Factor Xa, a protein the body uses to make blood clots. In tablet form, Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body so it can help reduce the blood’s ability to form harmful clots.

Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet is a low-dose strength that is different from Xarelto 10 mg Tablet and Xarelto 20 mg Tablet, which are used in other clot-related situations and are not interchangeable. This 2.5 mg tablet is typically chosen for patients whose doctor wants a lower rivaroxaban dose as part of a cardiovascular prevention regimen, rather than a higher-intensity clot treatment dose. Because blood thinner therapy must be individualized, the 2.5 mg strength is only used when a clinician has specifically decided it fits the patient’s needs.

• Lowering the risk of heart attack
• Lowering the risk of stroke in certain patients
• Reducing risk of blood clots in peripheral artery disease
• Helping prevent major cardiovascular events
• Part of a doctor-directed antithrombotic plan

• Swallow Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor; do not change the dose on your own.
• This 2.5 mg strength may be taken with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s directions or the package instructions; do not double up unless told to.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your healthcare professional specifically says it is okay.

Each Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of rivaroxaban. For this strength, doctors may prescribe it twice daily in certain cardiovascular prevention regimens, but the exact schedule is decided by the prescriber based on the patient’s condition and other medicines. The maximum daily amount depends on the treatment plan, so do not assume it should be taken more often or in larger amounts 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
• Bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Gum bleeding
• Mild stomach upset
• Low blood counts on lab tests in some patients

• Tell your doctor about any history of bleeding problems, stomach ulcers, or recent surgery before taking Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet.
• This medicine can increase bleeding risk, including with minor injuries, dental work, or falls.
• Avoid or limit alcohol because it may raise the chance of stomach bleeding.
• Do not stop Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, since stopping can raise clot risk.
• Use caution with activities that could cause injury or bleeding, such as contact sports.
• Tell all healthcare professionals, including dentists, that you take rivaroxaban.
• Seek medical advice promptly if you have chest pain, one-sided weakness, or leg pain/swelling, since these may signal a clot or vascular problem.

• Aspirin or 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 medicines that affect rivaroxaban levels, including some antifungals and HIV medicines

Store Xarelto 2.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.