It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Xarelto before taking it.
What is Xarelto
Preventing and treating blood clots in certain patients. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke and serious blood clots in certain patients with atrial fibrillation. Xarelto is also used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis, which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). Xarelto is a direct factor Xa inhibitor. It works by blocking the formation of blood clots.
Important safety information:
Do not change your dose or stop taking Xarelto without checking with your doctor. Stopping Xarelto may increase the risk of developing a blood clot, including stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. If you need to stop taking Xarelto, follow your doctor's directions carefully.
When your medicine supply is low, get more from your doctor or pharmacist as soon as you can.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Xarelto before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Xarelto may need to be stopped before certain types of surgery, as directed by your doctor. If Xarelto is stopped, your doctor will tell you when to start taking Xarelto again after your surgery or procedure.
If you have any type of spinal or epidural procedure while you are taking Xarelto, you may be at risk of serious bleeding problems on or near the spine, especially if you are also taking aspirin, NSAIDs, or platelet inhibitors (eg, clopidogrel). This could result in long-term or permanent paralysis. Tell your doctor at once if you notice any symptoms of nerve problems (eg, numbness [especially in the legs and feet], tingling, muscle weakness, paralysis).
Lab tests, including kidney function, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood pressure, may be performed while you use Xarelto. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Xarelto with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Xarelto should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Xarelto can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Xarelto while you are pregnant. It is not known if Xarelto is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Xarelto.
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Xarelto side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Mild bleeding.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody or black, tarry stools; change in the amount of urine produced; coughing up blood; dark urine; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; pain, swelling, or new drainage at wound sites; pink or red urine; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; stiff, sore, hot, or painful joints; symptoms of anemia (eg, unusual paleness, severe or persistent headache, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, chest pain, unusual tiredness or weakness); symptoms of bleeding in the brain (eg, sudden, severe headache; one-sided weakness; vision problems; slurred speech; confusion); symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, fainting, dizziness or light-headedness); unexplained swelling; unusual or prolonged bruising or bleeding (eg, abnormal menstrual periods, frequent nosebleeds, unusual bleeding from the gums, vaginal bleeding); vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Xarelto medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
ADV-CARE PHARMACY
20 mg
90
$340.00
Canada, UK
Big Mountain Drugs
15 mg
90
$395.00
Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Medicine Shoppe
20 mg
28
$113.00
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
Canada Drug Center
15 mg
28
$254.00
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Granville Web Services Ltd
10 mg
50
$430.65
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
20 mg
84
$671.22
Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Canada Prescription Plus
20 mg
28
$239.37
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
Canadadrugs
10 mg
30
$236.00
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
10 mg
90
$648.00
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
15 mg
90
$423.00
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
20 mg
90
$535.50
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Cheapo Drugs
10 mg
100
$726.38
Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Get Canadian Drugs
20 mg
84
$422.49
Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Helen Pharm Ltd.
10 mg
50
$399.20
Israel
Medication Discount Card
15 mg
90
$798.11
USA
20 mg
28
$251.74
USA
North-West Pharmacy
10 mg
60
$280.99
Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
15 mg
56
$244.49
Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
PharmaPassport
20 mg
84
$336.34
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
BBG Fulfillment Ltd
10 mg
50
$299.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg
100
$550.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
PrescriptionPoint.com
20 mg
28
$237.00
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Xarelto be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Xarelto?
Use Xarelto as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Xarelto comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Xarelto refilled.
Take Xarelto by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor.
Taking Xarelto at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Be sure to take Xarelto for the full course of treatment. If you do not, you may be at increased risk of developing blood clots. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
If you miss a dose of Xarelto, take it as soon as possible on the same day you missed the dose then go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Xarelto.
Who should not take Xarelto?
Some medical conditions may interact with Xarelto. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are able to become pregnant
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of bleeding or clotting problems, high blood pressure, blood vessel problems, anemia or other blood problems, low blood platelet levels or other platelet problems, or kidney or liver problems
if you have a history of a stroke, especially if it occurred within the last 6 months
if you have an active or recent stomach or bowel ulcer, or certain rare hereditary problems (galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption)
if you are at increased risk of bleeding
if you have recently had or are scheduled to have certain procedures (eg, surgery, including brain, spine, or eye surgery; dental procedures; a spinal or epidural procedure)
if you have kidney problems and are taking amiodarone, azithromycin, chloramphenicol, cimetidine, diltiazem, dronedarone, erythromycin, felodipine, quinidine, ranolazine, or verapamil
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Xarelto. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Abciximab, alteplase, other anticoagulants (eg, enoxaparin, heparin, warfarin), aspirin, bivalirudin, dabigatran, desirudin, eptifibatide, NSAIDs (eg, ibuprofen, ketorolac), platelet inhibitors (eg, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticlopidine), or tirofiban because the risk of bleeding may be increased
Boceprevir, clarithromycin, cobicistat, conivaptan, erythromycin, fluconazole, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, telaprevir, or voriconazole because they may increase the risk of rivaroxaban's side effects, such as bleeding
Carbamazepine, enzalutamide, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), phenobarbital, rifamycins (eg, rifampin), or St. John's wort because they may decrease rivaroxaban's effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Xarelto may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Xarelto be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Xarelto be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Xarelto, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Xarelto. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Xarelto? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Xarelto should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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