Xariban 10 Tablet
Xariban 10 Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain and heart.
Xariban 10 Tablet
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About This Medicine
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Xariban 10 Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain and heart.
Xariban 10 Tablet is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain and heart.
Xariban 10 Tablet is commonly used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) to prevent clot formation. It also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. It may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time each day for maximum benefits. You may need to take this medicine for many years, even for life in some cases. Do not stop taking it or change the dose without guidance from your doctor. It could quickly put you more at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or thrombosis (formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel). You can reduce your risk of having a blood clot by making changes to your lifestyle, such as not smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and losing weight if you need to.
The most common side effect of Xariban 10 Tablet is bleeding more easily than normal, for example, having nosebleeds or bruising. If you experience any symptoms, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney or liver problems, if you are currently bleeding or if you are taking other medicines to reduce blood clotting. You should not breastfeed while using this medicine. Unlike other anticoagulants, a regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xariban 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Xariban 10 Tablet is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This helps prevent the formation of blood clots in the body.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Xariban Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Xariban 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
Xariban 10 Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. It will also prevent new ones from forming. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. This keeps your blood flowing freely around your body and makes it less likely that a clot will form inside a blood vessel. Xariban 10 Tablet can help prevent or reduce damage caused by stroke, clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism) or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body. You should take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.
08Side Effects
Bleeding
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Xariban 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xariban 10 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xariban 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Xariban 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Xariban 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or fainting. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:CAUTION
Xariban 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xariban 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Xariban 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:UNSAFE
Xariban 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
For best results, take Xariban 10 Tablet at the same time every day. It is better to take at night with meals.
It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence, frequent dose changes are not required.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
It may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Xariban 10 Tablet temporarily.
Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.
References
Sources and references
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