Rivazen 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinner. Rivazen 10mg 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. Rivazen 10mg 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 Rivazen 10mg Tablet on my own?

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Rivazen 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to worsen the condition. Therefore, take Rivazen 10mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Does Rivazen 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Rivazen 10mg Tablet is not expected to cause weight gain. If you notice unexpected weight gain and think it is because of this Rivazen 10mg Tablet, immediately consult your doctor and inform him about it.

Is this Rivazen 10mg Tablet dangerous?

Rivazen 10mg 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 Rivazen 10mg Tablet may cause severe bleeding that may be dangerous and may require urgent medical care. This risk may be increased in people taking Rivazen 10mg Tablet along with other blood thinner medicines.

What foods are to be avoided while taking Rivazen 10mg Tablet?

Avoid taking grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Rivazen 10mg Tablet, and it contains compounds that slow down the metabolism of Rivazen 10mg Tablet and increase the activity leading to bleeding.

Does Rivazen 10mg Tablet cause hair loss?

It is not known that Rivazen 10mg Tablet causes hair loss. Kindly contact your doctor.

How does Rivazen 10mg Tablet work?

Rivazen 10mg Tablet is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Rivazen 10mg Tablet works by stopping a clotting factor called factor Xa from working. This thins your blood, so it takes longer to clot.