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Precautions to be observed while taking Rivaroxaban-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Rivaroxaban as follows: Do not consume alcohol, while you are taking Rivaroxaban, as alcohol can increase the effects of blood thinner and consequently, make the blood extra thin, thus resulting episodes of hemorrhage and bleeding. Rivaroxaban should be avoided in individuals taking NSAIDs and other blood thinners. Taking Rivaroxaban along with NSAIDs or other blood thinners concurrently can significantly increase the risk for bleeding [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Rivaroxaban-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Rivaroxaban as follows: Patients taking Rivaroxaban can present with nose bleeds at the slightest injury. Avoid excessive sneezing and nose picking, which can result in heavy nose bleeds. Also, avoid exposure to extreme cold climate, as the weather in cold seasons dry the mucus membrane out, thus damaging the integrity of nasal mucosa and resulting in nasal bleeds, that can be difficult to stop. [...]

Side Effects of Rivaroxaban-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Rivaroxaban as follows: Internal bleeds Patients taking Rivaroxaban can occasionally present with episodes of internal bleeding, resulting in coughing up of blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, red colored urine, bleeding per rectum that is either bright red or brown black in color. Hemorrhagic stroke Patients taking Rivaroxaban can occasionally present with episodes of internal bleeding from cerebral blood vessels, resulting in episodes of headache, dizziness, [...]

Side Effects of Rivaroxaban-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Rivaroxaban as follows: Nausea and vomiting These are some of the most common side effects of Rivaroxaban. Taking Rivaroxaban with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Rivaroxaban. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This is an emergency and medical attention [...]

Contraindications for Rivaroxaban Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Rivaroxaban as follows: Rivaroxaban should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of brain and spinal surgeries, as Rivaroxaban can result in spinal cord blood clot formation, resulting in excruciating pain in the back with numbness and weakness of bilateral lower extremities. In extreme cases, use of Rivaroxaban can also result in permanent paralysis. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice, while you are taking Rivaroxaban. Grapefruit [...]