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Precautions to be observed while taking Xarelto-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking xarelto as follows: Patients taking xarelto 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 Xarelto-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using xarelto as follows: Internal bleeds Patients taking xarelto 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 xarelto can occasionally present with episodes of internal bleeding from cerebral blood vessels, resulting in episodes of headache, dizziness, [...]

Side Effects of Xarelto-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using xarelto as follows: Nausea and vomiting These are some of the most common side effects of xarelto. Taking xarelto with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for xarelto. 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 Xarelto Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using xarelto as follows: Xarelto should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of brain and spinal surgeries, as Xarelto 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 Xarelto can also result in permanent paralysis. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice, while you are taking Xarelto. Grapefruit [...]

Contraindications for Xarelto Use-2

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 [...]