Xcept 10mg tablet

Product Information

Product Name

Xcept 10mg tablet

Product Description

Brand

Pharm Evo

Prescription

Required

Uses

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet

Composition

Xcept 10mg 10mg tablet is composed of Rivaroxaban (10mg)

Pack Size

1x10's tablet

Introduction

Xcept tablet contains rivaroxaban 10 mg in it which is an anti-coagulant medication

For oral administration

It acts as anticoagulant by blocking substance called factor Xa (10a) which eventually decreases thrombin enzyme that is involved in clot formation. Hence, rivaroxaban can prevent blood clots.

Rivaroxaban acts as blood thinner and is indicated in prevention & treatment of blood clotting conditions.

Adult initial dose prescribed is 40mg/day given in divided doses

Stop using Xcept 12 hours before undergoing surgical procedure

Not recommended in people under 18 years of age

Avoid its use if you are allergic to rivaroxaban or any ingredient present in Xcept tablet

Inform doctor before using xcept if you are suffering from kidney or liver disease

Alcohol should be avoided while taking rivaroxaban

Inform doctor or pharmacist before using rivaroxaban tablets in pregnant females or lactating mothers

How To Use

For oral administration i.e. taken by mouth only

Adult initial dose prescribed is 40mg/day given in divided doses. Do not exceed the prescribed dose

Swallow tablet with water and don’t chew on it

You may take it with or without food

Store it at room temperature on 25 degree C. Avoid storing it in damp or moist areas like bathroom

If taking rivaroxaban tablets for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, take it with your evening meals

Tablets can be crushed if needed. Mix the crushed part with small amount of applesauce. Eat this applesauce and then eat your meal.

Why Choose

Xcept tablet contains rivaroxaban 10 mg in it which is an anti-coagulant medication. For oral administration. It acts as an anticoagulant by blocking substance called factor Xa (10a) which eventually decreases thrombin enzyme that is involved in clot formation. Hence, rivaroxaban can prevent blood clots & decrease chances of heart attack and stroke (blood supply to brain is interrupted). Rivaroxaban acts as blood thinner and is indicated in prevention & treatment of blood clotting conditions like pulmonary embolism (blockage in pulmonary artery in lungs), deep vein thrombosis (DVT; blood clot in vein located deep inside the body) and atrial fibrillation (irregular & often rapid heart rate). It may also be used after hip & knee replacement surgery to prevent clot formation. It is also given to patients with high-risk of forming clots who have limited mobility during hospital stay and after discharge.

Storage

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

FAQs

For how long is rivaroxaban use recommended?

If it is given after knee or hip joint surgery, then should be tentatively taken for 2 to 5 weeks. While if recommended for blood clots like in DVT or pulmonary embolism, then taken for at least 3 months.

What side effects happen with rivaroxaban use?

Side effects can be back pain, bloody stools, bowel or bladder dysfunction, coughing blood, or leg weakness etc

How soon will rivaroxaban work?

It starts acting in a few hours after you take the first dose. But if you stop taking it, its effect will wear off in 24 hours for most people

When can rivaroxaban be stopped?

If you are undergoing a surgical intervention, rivaroxaban should be stopped at least 24 hours before it.

Instructions

For oral administration i.e. taken by mouth only

Adult initial dose prescribed is 40mg/day given in divided doses. Do not exceed the prescribed dose

Swallow tablet with water and don’t chew on it

You may take it with or without food

Store it at room temperature on 25 degree C. Avoid storing it in damp or moist areas like bathroom

If taking rivaroxaban tablets for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, take it with your evening meals

Tablets can be crushed if needed. Mix the crushed part with small amount of applesauce. Eat this applesauce and then eat your meal.

Warnings

Liver

Inform doctor before using xcept if you are suffering from any liver disease

Kidney

Inform doctor before using xcept if you are suffering from kidney disease.

Precautions

Stop using Xcept 12 hours before undergoing surgical procedure. Inform doctor before using xcept if you are suffering from kidney or liver disease. Inform doctor of following medications before taking rivaroxaban: NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), other antiplatelets (like clopidogrel), and aspirin (also acts as blood thinner). Do not take blood thinners with rivaroxaban as together they lead to bleeding. Do not take HIV drugs like protease inhibitors with rivaroxaban. Do not take antifungals, tuberculosis medications, St.John’s wort (a plant), or seizure drugs with rivaroxaban. Xcept comes with warnings of bleeding risk, and people with artificial heart valve.