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Ribax tablet 20 mg 14’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Rivaroxaban
- Manufactured by : Genix Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Drug Strength : 20 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 14s
- Product SKU : pg_20088_27705
Ribax tablet contains Rivaroxaban | belongs to Anticoagulant
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How it works
Ribax tablet 20 mg 14’s works by blocking the action of certain clotting factors that cause the blood to clot.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ribax tablet 20 mg 14’s
- Nosebleed severe
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Back pain
- Dark colored urine
- Fainting
- Rash
- Bleeding gums severe
Uses of Ribax tablet 20 mg 14’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Atrial Fibrillation
This medicine is used to reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
This medicine is used to treat blood clot formation in the blood vessels of the legs and other extremities.
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Pulmonary Embolism
This medicine is used to treat blood clot formation in the blood vessels of the lungs.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis - Recurrent Event
This medicine is used to reduce the risk of recurrent blood clot formation in the blood vessels of the legs and other extremities in patients who are at risk of recurrent deep vein thrombosis following at least 6 months of standard anticoagulant treatment.
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Pulmonary Embolism - Recurrent Event
This medicine is used to reduce the risk of recurrent blood clot formation in the blood vessels of the lungs in patients who are at risk of a recurrent pulmonary embolism following at least 6 months of standard anticoagulant treatment.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis prophylaxis after hip/knee replacement surgery
This medicine is used to prevent blood clot formation in patients who have undergone hip or knee replacement surgery.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 4 hours after administration of the dose.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for up to 12 to 24 hours.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Ribax tablet 20 mg 14’s or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
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Bleeding disorder
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an active bleeding disorder since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
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Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
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Surgery or Operations
This medicine should be stopped at least 24 hours prior to undergoing any surgical procedure. It should be restarted as soon as hemodynamic stability is established following the surgical procedure. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required for some patients both during the procedure and after the procedure based on the clinical condition.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Indinavir moderate
- Amiodarone moderate
- Clarithromycin severe
- Apixaban severe
- Defibrotide severe
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active bleeding disorders since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe liver function impairment and in patients with any liver disease associated with coagulopathy due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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severe
The use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with prosthetic heart valves since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established in such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with an unstable blood pressure or hemodynamic instability. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.
General Instructions
Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Your doctor may change your dose based on your clinical condition. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Rivaroxaban [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/rivaroxaban-1173-api [cited 1 october 2019]. 23 Feb 2018
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - Rivaroxaban [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=10db92f9-2300-4a80-836b-673e1ae91610 [cited 1 october 2019]. August 30, 2019
- medlineplus.gov - Rivaroxaban [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a611049.html [cited 1 october 2019]. 11 September 2019
what are the adverse effects of Ribax tablet 20 mg 14’s?
Anaemia, elevated GOT and transaminases, nausea, post-procedural haemorrhage. Dizziness, headache, hypotension, haematoma, epistaxis, haemoptysis, GI upset, pruritus, rash, pain in extremities, fever, oedema, fatigue, asthaenia, renal impairment, raised LFTs, contusion, wound secretions, serious skin reactions.
What happens if I miss a dose of Ribax tablet 20 mg 14’s?
Adults: 10 mg within 6-10 hr of surgery if haemostasis established then 10 mg once daily for 5 wk following hip surgery or 2 wk following knee surgery. Children: Not recommended.
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