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What is Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) ?

  • 05
    Feb

    By Adam Karalus, Physician Assistant Student at Daemen College, Writer and Contributor for Vein News and www.VeinsVeinsVeins.com

     

    What is Rivaroxaban ? 

    Rivaroxaban is classified as an anticoagulant (blood thinner). 


    What is the trade name for Rivaroxaban ? 

    Xarelto


    What is Rivaroxaban used for ?

    1) Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis for Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

    2) Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Restricted Mobility

    3) Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

    4) Deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism

    5) Reduction of risk for major cardiovascular events 

     

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