Rivaroxaban Flashcards

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How does rivaroxaban work?

A

Direct inhibits of Xa, thus, prevents fibrin formation

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What are the indications for rivaroxaban?

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Prophylaxis VTE following surgery, treatment of DVT/PE

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What are the contraindications of rivaroxaban?

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Active bleeding, antiphospholipid syndrome, malignant neoplasms, oesophageal varices

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What are the drug interactions of rivaroxaban?

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Aspirin, apixaban

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What are the side effects of rivaroxaban?

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Anaemia, diarrhoea/constipation, haemorrhage, hypotension

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