s Xarelto thins the blood, which prevents you from
getting dangerous blood clots.
Xarelto must be taken exactly as prescribed by
your doctor. To ensure optimal protection from
blood clots, never skip a dose.
You must not stop taking Xarelto without first
talking to your doctor as your risk of blood clots
may increase.
Tell your health care provider about any other
medicines you are currently taking, took recently
or intend to start taking, before you start Xarelto.
Tell your health care provider that you are taking
Xarelto before any surgery or invasive procedure.
What should I know
about Xarelto?
When taking a blood thinner such as Xarelto it is
important to be aware of its possible side effects.
Bleeding is the most common side effect. Do not start
taking Xarelto if you know you are at high risk of
bleeding, without first discussing this with your doctor.
Tell your health care provider straight away if you have
any signs or symptoms of bleeding such as the
following:
pain
swelling or discomfort
headache, dizziness or weakness
unusual bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding of gums,
cuts that take a long time to stop bleeding
menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding that is heavier
than normal
When should I seek advice
from my health care provider?
s blood in your urine which may be pink or brown,
red or black stools
s coughing up blood, or vomiting blood or material
that looks like coffee grounds
To ensure optimal protection, Xarelto
- 2.5 mg can be taken with or without food
- 15 mg must be taken with food
- 20 mg must be taken with food
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How do I take Xarelto?
Patient Alert Card
Xarelto®
2.5 mg
Xarelto®
15 mg
Xarelto®
20 mg
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will
allow quick identification of new safety information. You can
help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the patient
information leaflet for how to report side effects.
Keep this card with you at all times
Present this card to every physician or dentist prior
to treatment
I am under anticoagulation treatment
with Xarelto (rivaroxaban)
Other medications / conditions:Name:
Address:
Birth date: Weight:
Blood type:
Doctor’s name:
Name:
Doctor’s phone:
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Relationship:
In case of emergency,
please notify: Please also notify:
Information for health care
providers:
INR values should not be used as they are not a
dependable measure of the anticoagulant activity
of Xarelto.