Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Factor Xa inhibitors (anticoagulants)
Forms:
Tablet, oral suspension (liquid), titration pack
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- To lower the risk of blood clots in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that is not caused by heart valve disease).
- To prevent and treat blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (a blood clot in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE) (a blood clot in the lung).
- To prevent DVT and PE in people having hip and knee replacement surgery or people who are hospitalized for serious medical conditions.
- To lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in people with coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease.
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Drug Class
Xarelto (zah rel toe) belongs to a class of medications called factor Xa inhibitors. These medicines are anticoagulants (they prevent blood clotting).
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Age Range
Xarelto is approved for use in adults. This medication may occasionally be used in children. The dose in pediatric patients depends on the child’s body weight.
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