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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Rivaroxaban as follows: Rivaroxaban is mainly metabolized by the liver. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Rivaroxaban and this can lead to increased blood levels of Rivaroxaban for longer duration, leading to toxicity and episodes of bleeding. Rivaroxaban should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Rivaroxaban is partially excreted in the urine. Individuals with history of renal damage and compromised renal [...]