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Rivaroxaban is a red film-coated tablet used clinically for the prevention of venous thrombosis (VTE) in adult patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery. in the country, it was first approved for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disease. Today, let’s learn about rivaroxaban tablets. If the blood clot is cured, do we still need to continue taking it?

1. Rivaroxaban to prevent venous thrombosis in adult patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery:

The recommended dose is 10 mg of Xarelto taken orally once daily. If the wound has stopped bleeding, the first dose of medication should be between 6 and 10 hours after surgery.

For patients undergoing major hip surgery, the recommended course of treatment is 35 days. For patients undergoing major knee surgery, the recommended course of treatment is 12 days. If a missed dose occurs, patients should take Xarelto immediately and continue taking the dose once daily the next day.

2. Used in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism:

The recommended dose of rivaroxaban is 20 mg once a day, which is also the maximum recommended dose. For patients with low body weight and elderly patients (>75 years old), doctors can use 15 mg once a day as appropriate based on the patient's condition.

3. Rivaroxaban treats DVT (venous thrombosis) and reduces the risk of acute DVT recurrence and PE:

The recommended dose for initial treatment of acute DVT is 15 mg twice daily for the first three weeks, followed by 20 mg once daily for maintenance treatment and to reduce the risk of recurrent DVT and PE.

The length of treatment with Rivaroxaban is determined by each patient's risk of venous thromboembolic events, i.e. by the type of orthopedic surgery the patient has undergone. For patients undergoing major hip surgery, a recommended course of treatment is 5 weeks. For patients undergoing major knee surgery, a recommended course of treatment is 2 weeks. If a missed dose occurs, the patient should take rivaroxaban immediately and continue taking the drug once a day the next day. Patients can take rivaroxaban with a meal or on its own. If you want to stop rivaroxaban tablets (Xarelto), you must evaluate the risk of venous thromboembolism under the guidance of a professional doctor.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.