Save on this medicine
Other brands with the same active ingredient
These brands contain the same active ingredient (Rivaroxaban). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Rivadel 2.5 is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Rivaroxaban is a highly selective agent that works by directly inhibiting factor Xa. By blocking factor Xa, it interrupts both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of the blood clotting cascade and reduces the formation of thrombin. It does not inhibit thrombin (activated factor II) itself, and it has not been shown to affect platelets.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Rivaroxaban 2.5 mg: The recommended dose is 2.5 mg twice daily. Patients should also take a daily dose of 75 to 100 mg Aspirin, or a daily dose of 75 to 100 mg Aspirin in addition to either a daily dose of 75 mg clopidogrel or a standard daily dose of ticlopidine. Rivaroxaban 10 to 20 mg: Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: For patients with Creatinine Clearance above 50 mL/min, the dose is 20 mg orally, once daily with the evening meal. For patients with Creatinine Clearance of 15 to 50 mL/min, the dose is 15 mg orally, once daily with the evening meal. Treatment of DVT and PE: 15 mg orally twice daily with food for the first 21 days for the initial treatment of acute DVT or PE. After the initial treatment period, 20 mg orally once daily with food for the remaining treatment. Prevention of recurrence of DVT and PE: 20 mg once daily with food. Prophylaxis of DVT following hip replacement surgery: 10 mg once daily for 35 days. Prophylaxis of DVT following knee replacement surgery: 10 mg once daily for 12 days. It may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects
Rafter commonly increases the risk of bleeding. It may also cause a spinal or epidural hematoma, and stopping the medicine too early can raise the risk of stroke in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Early discontinuation of Rafter, unless adequate alternative anticoagulation is given, increases the risk of thrombotic events. Rafter can increase the risk of bleeding, which may be fatal, in patients with certain risk factors: bleeding disorders, uncontrolled severe arterial hypertension, gastrointestinal disease (such as inflammatory bowel disease, oesophagitis, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease), vascular retinopathy, bronchiectasis, or a history of pulmonary bleeding. Patients undergoing neuraxial anesthesia (spinal or epidural anesthesia) or spinal puncture should be monitored for signs or symptoms of neurological impairment, since epidural or spinal hematoma can occur. Rafter is not recommended for patients with pulmonary embolism who are hemodynamically unstable or who may need thrombolysis or pulmonary embolectomy.
Contraindications
Rivaroxaban should not be used by people who are known to be allergic to rivaroxaban or to any of the other ingredients in the product. It is also not for people who have active bleeding from a disease process.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Rivaroxaban falls under pregnancy category C. No adequate, well-controlled studies have looked at its use in pregnant women, so a safe dosing schedule for pregnancy has not been established. Whether Rivaroxaban passes into human breast milk is also unknown, and its safety and effectiveness in breastfeeding mothers have not been established.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Taking too much Rivaroxaban may cause bleeding (hemorrhage). Once a single dose goes above 50 mg, the body doesn't take in any more of the medicine, because absorption is limited, so exposure in the blood does not rise further. There is no specific antidote for Rivaroxaban. Activated charcoal may be considered to reduce how much is absorbed if an overdose happens. Plasma products may partly reverse the changes seen in laboratory anticoagulation tests.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Rivaroxaban in a cool, dry place below 30°C, and protect it from light. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Rivadel 2.5 2.5 mg
What is Rivadel 2.5 2.5 mg Tablet?
Rivadel 2.5 2.5 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Rivaroxaban. It is made by Delta Pharma PLC. It belongs to the Oral Anti-coagulants group of medicines.
What is Rivadel 2.5 used for?
Rivadel 2.5 is used for: Cardiac Arrhythmia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Stroke.
What are the side effects of Rivadel 2.5?
Rafter commonly increases the risk of bleeding. It may also cause a spinal or epidural hematoma, and stopping the medicine too early can raise the risk of stroke in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Can I take Rivadel 2.5 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Rivaroxaban falls under pregnancy category C. No adequate, well-controlled studies have looked at its use in pregnant women, so a safe dosing schedule for pregnancy has not been established. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Rivadel 2.5?
Taking too much Rivaroxaban may cause bleeding (hemorrhage). Once a single dose goes above 50 mg, the body doesn't take in any more of the medicine, because absorption is limited, so exposure in the blood does not rise further. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Rivadel 2.5?
Keep Rivaroxaban in a cool, dry place below 30°C, and protect it from light. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Rivadel 2.5?
Some medicines can interact with Rivaroxaban, for example: Erythromycin, Carbamazepine, Fluconazole, Rifampicin, Clarithromycin, Dronedarone. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Rivadel 2.5?
Rivadel 2.5 is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.