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Rivaroxaban

An anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to prevent and treat blood clots.

Clinical information

Common uses

deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
preventing strokes in atrial fibrillation
clot prevention after hip or knee replacement
coronary heart disease and peripheral arterial disease

Common side effects

bleeding more easily than usual
nosebleeds and bleeding gums
bruising more easily
anaemia (tiredness, paler skin)
stomach pain or indigestion

Cautions

do not stop suddenly — this can be dangerous
heavy or internal bleeding is a serious risk — carry alert card
may not suit liver disease or stomach ulcers
use contraception if you could get pregnant

Interactions

other anticoagulants, e.g. warfarin
some antifungal medicines
NSAID painkillers
SSRI antidepressants
some epilepsy medicines and antibiotics
St John's wort

Pregnancy: not used in pregnancy — may not be safe for the baby

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/rivaroxaban (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations8

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Rivaroxaban	Tablet	20 mg	—	POM
Rivaroxaban	Tablet	15 mg	—	POM
Rivaroxaban	Tablet	10 mg	—	POM
RIVAXORED 10MG	Tablet ( Film coated )	10mg	Mazi Chemist and State Trading Organization Plc	POM
RIVAXORED 15MG	Tablet ( Film coated )	15mg	Mazi Chemist	POM
RIVAXORED 20MG	Tablet ( Film coated )	20mg	Mazi Chemist	POM
Roxarel 10	Tablet	10mg	authorized importers after registration of the product	POM
Xalia	Tablet ( Film coated )	10 mg	ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd	POM