Rivaroxaban

Pharm Company: * PRINSTON INC
Category: Blood Thinner (Anticoagulant)

Rivaroxaban, sold under the brand name Xarelto among others, is an anticoagulant medication (blood thinner) used to treat and prevent blood clots.[6] Specifically it is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli and prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation and following hip or knee surgery.[6] It is taken by mouth.[6] Common side effects include bleeding.[6] Other serious side effects may include spinal hematoma an... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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