Rivabax 20mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Rivabax 20mg Tablet is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) by reducing blood clot formation. Rivabax 20mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of clotting factors by decreasing the action of vitamin K. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation.

FAQs

Can I stop taking Rivabax 20mg Tablet on my own?

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Rivabax 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to worsen the condition. Therefore, take Rivabax 20mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Does Rivabax 20mg Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Rivabax 20mg Tablet is not expected to cause weight gain. If you notice unexpected weight gain and think it is because of this Rivabax 20mg Tablet, immediately consult your doctor and inform him about it.

Is this Rivabax 20mg Tablet dangerous?

Rivabax 20mg Tablet has many beneficial effects, but it has the ability to make you bleed more than normal. Even with minor injuries as it decreases your ability to blood clotting. Sometimes Rivabax 20mg Tablet may cause severe bleeding that may be dangerous and may require urgent medical care. This risk may be increased in people taking Rivabax 20mg Tablet along with other blood thinner medicines.

What foods are to be avoided while taking Rivabax 20mg Tablet?

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Rivabax 20mg Tablet, and it contains compounds that slow down the metabolism of Rivabax 20mg Tablet and increase the activity leading to bleeding.

Does Rivabax 20mg Tablet cause hair loss?

It is not known that Rivabax 20mg Tablet causes hair loss. Kindly contact your doctor.

How does Rivabax 20mg Tablet work?

Rivabax 20mg Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Rivabax 20mg Tablet works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This thins your blood, so it takes longer to clot.