The following list of questions was data mined from a few different tools that search the internet for the most common questions about Xarelto. This is the largest list of Xarelto questions in one place on the net. It’s interesting to see what actual search queries are for this bad drug. If you or someone you love has been harmed from Xarelto, contact us for help.
Q. Which company makes Xarelto?
A. The drug was developed by healthcare giant Bayer and is marketed in the United States by Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceutical.
Q. Which is safer Xarelto or Eliquis?
A. For preventing strokes Eliquis does a slightly better job than Xarelto, but when you talk about safety, Xarelto can lead to un-stoppable bleeding events.
Q. Which is better Xarelto or Pradaxa?
A. Some studies have found very little difference between Xarelto and Pradaxa when discussing risk of strokes. However there is a greater risk of bleeding in the brain or stomach from Xarelto.
Q. Which is better Xarelto or Coumadin?
A. Coumadin is the brand name of the blood thinner drug called warfarin. Warfarin has been on the market for a very long time and has been proven in medical studies to be as affective for stoke prevention than Xarelto.
Q. When is Xarelto therapeutic?
A. Xarelto is indicated to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. It can also treat and prevent pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the lungs. DVT and PE are risk factors of surgeries and medical conditions that affect how the blood clots.
Q. When does Xarelto start working?
A. Xarelto taken orally begins to work within a few hours after consuming a pill. Doctors recommend taking Xarelto at the same time each day.
Q. When does Xarelto wear off?
A. The estimated time that Xarelto begins to wear off is usually within 24 hours after a dose is taken.
Q. When was Xarelto released?
A. Xarelto was introduced to the market in July 2011 after gaining approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Q. When was Xarelto approved?
A. Xarelto was introduced to the market in July 2011 after gaining approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Q. When should Xarelto be taken?
A. The makers of Xarelto suggest taking the 15 mg and 20 mg doses with food, specifically your evening meal if you’re treating AFib. The 10 mg tablet can be taken with or without food.
Q. When did Xarelto come out?
A. Xarelto came out on the market on July 2011.
Q. When will Xarelto be generic?
A. Currently there is no generic version of Xarelto available. Be aware that fake online pharmacies may try and sell counterfeit drugs.
Q. Xarelto when to resume after surgery?
A. According to the manufacturer, at least 6-10 hours after surgery.
Q. Xarelto when to call doctor?
A. Do not stop taking Xarelto until talking with your doctor. If you think you may be having a bleeding problem call your doctor right away.
Q. Xarelto when pregnant?
A. Recent studies may have discovered a risk to pregnant women who are taking Xarelto. It may increase the risk of hemorrhage or possibly the emergency delivery of the baby. Please ask your doctor.
Q. Xarelto when flying?
A. Many doctors will simply tell you to take Xarelto before the flight and one on the return flight. For pilots the FAA recently cleared Xarelto for use.
Q. Xarelto when to stop?
A. If you are going to have surgery most doctors will recommend to stop taking Xarelto 24 hours before the procedure.
Q. How common are Xarelto side effects?
A. The most common side effect of Xarelto is the risk of bleeding. Xarelto increases the risk of bleeding and can cause serious or fatal bleeding, the drug’s label states. People taking Xarelto should watch for the following signs and symptoms of bleeding.
Q. Are Plavix and Xarelto the same?
A. Plavix is a drug that is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb in partnership with a French firm known as Sanofi-Aventis. It is not the same drug called Xarelto made by Bayer Healthcare AG.
Q. What are Xarelto side effects?
A. Unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time, such as
• Nose bleeds that happen often
• Unusual bleeding from the gums
• Menstrual bleeding that is heavier than normal or vaginal bleeding
• Bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
• Red, pink or brown urine
• Bright red or black stools
• Cough up blood or blood clots
• Vomit blood or your vomit looks like coffee grounds
• Headaches, feeling weak or dizzy
• Pain, swelling or new drainage at wound sites
Q. What are Xarelto pills or tablets?
A. Xarelto is available in 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg pill tablets. A patient’s dose will vary depending on certain factors, including what Xarelto is being used to treat.
Q. Where to buy Xarelto cheap?
A. We do not endorse any online pharmacy, again there is no generic version of Xarelto, buyer be aware.
Q. Where was Xarelto commercial filmed in Italy?
A. The question of where was Xarelto commercial filmed in Italy comes up a lot in the data sets, from what we have gathered it was filmed in Montepulciano, Italy.
Q. Where is Xarelto manufactured?
A. Xarelto is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Bayer Healthcare AG and marketed by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals in the United States.
Q. Where is Xarelto absorbed?
A. Generally Xarelto is absorbed in the stomach, but may also go lower into the beginning of the large intestines.
Q. Who can prescribe Xarelto?
A. Only your doctor can prescribe Xarelto, do not take without a doctor’s approval.
Q. Who should take xarelto?
A. The drug was initially approved to treat DVT and PE in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery or knee replacement surgery. Its use was expanded about a year and a half later to include prevention of DVT and PE and to reduce the risk of stroke and embolism in patients with AFib.
Q. Who can take xarelto?
A. Anyone who is facing hip or knee replacement surgery could be candidates for taking Xarelto.
Q. Who is in xarelto commercial?
A. In the recent Xarelto TV commercial you’ll see comedian Kevin Nealson, basketball star Brian Vickers, and golf legend Arnold Palmer.
Q. Who takes Xarelto?
A. Since released on the market in July 2011, thousands of people have taken Xarelto; many are people who have had knee or hip replacement surgery.
Q. Who produces Xarelto?
A. Xarelto is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Bayer Healthcare AG and marketed by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals in the United States.
Q. Who invented Xarelto?
A. Bayer Healthcare AG.
Q. What reverses Xarelto?
A. A fairly new drug from Portola Pharmaceuticals andexanet alfa reversed the anticoagulant effect. Please note that that this drug is not yet available on the market.
Q. What does Xarelto do in the body?
A. The main ingredient in Xarelto, rivaroxaban, works quickly inside the body, interrupting the coagulation process by inhibiting the formation of factor Xa, which inhibits the formation of other key enzymes responsible for coagulation, including thrombin. Without these key enzymes, the blood does not clot.
Q. Why Xarelto instead of aspirin?
A. It seems many people ask aspirin vs. Xarelto. They seem to be people who have been on Xarelto and thinking about switching to aspirin. Since we are not medical doctors we can’t suggest this as a plan.
Q. Why take Xarelto with food?
A. the Xarelto manufactures website indicates that Xarelto should always be taken with food, and at the same time of day. We assume it’s to prevent any stomach cramps or bloating issues.
Q. How does Xarelto treat DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?
A. The main ingredient in Xarelto, rivaroxaban, works quickly inside the body, interrupting the coagulation process by inhibiting the formation of factor Xa, which inhibits the formation of other key enzymes responsible for coagulation, including thrombin. Without these key enzymes, the blood does not clot.
Q. How is Xarelto metabolized?
A. Half of Xarelto is metabolized by hepatobiliary (liver plus the gallbladder, bile ducts) and the other half is renally (kidneys).
Q. Xarelto like drugs.
A. The other drugs that are like Xarelto are Coumadin (Warfarin), Eliquis, and Pradaxa.
Q. Xarelto with acetaminophen?
A. Again since we are medical doctors we can’t recommend taking Xarelto with acetaminophen, but recent reports seems to indicate that it’s safe to do. Please ask your doctor.
Q. Xarelto with alcohol?
A. Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Xarelto? Before you reach for that drink, here are a few things you need to know about Xarelto and alcohol use. Alcohol acts as a blood thinner too, which makes the combination Xarelto + Alcohol even more dangerous.
List of most common questions on Xarelto was updated on April 6, 2017.
