Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant belonging to the category of:
It is used in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis after hip and knee replacement surgery. Rivaroxaban is also used for treatment of deep vein thrombosis in higher doses. Stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation is another role for the drug. It is better avoided in those with significant renal dysfunction
Factor Xa inhibitor
Direct thrombin inhibitor
Vitamin K antagonist
Low molecular weight heparin
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