Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using xarelto as follows:
- Xarelto should be avoided in individuals with any active bleeding from any wound or surgical site. Using Xarelto in such individuals can result in uncontrolled hemorrhage and blood loss.
- Xarelto should be avoided in individuals with valvular heart disease and with prosthetic heart valves. Use of Xarelto in such individuals carries a significant risk for clot formation and consequent embolism.
- Xarelto should be avoided in individuals with history of active bleeding stomach ulcers. Using Xarelto in such individuals can result in uncontrolled hemorrhage and blood loss.
- Xarelto should be avoided in individuals with history of inherited or acquired bleeding disorders. Using Xarelto in such individuals can result in uncontrolled hemorrhage and blood loss.