Author: Jaxon Chaffey

What are the differences between Xarelto and Warfarin? Blood thinners work by preventing the blood clotting process. They do this by inhibiting different blood clot factors essential for this process. For a time warfarin was the only blood thinner on the market, but in recent years there have been three new additions to the roster. Xarelto, as you may have guessed, is one of those new additions. Xarelto and warfarin may serve the same purpose but they work by inhibiting different blood clotting factors. But that is only one of several differences. Warfarin works by inhibiting an enzyme that’s...

What are the differences between Xarelto and Pradaxa? Choosing a prescription that’s right for you can be a tedious process. So many things must be taken into consideration. What are the possible side effects? How does it compare with the other drugs of its class? Hopefully this article can give you a little insight into the pros and cons of the blood thinners Xarelto and Pradaxa. Xarelto Xarelto is manufactured and marketed by Bayer and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. It’s primarily used as a preventative measure against blood clotting and strokes in patients suffering from nonvavular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis,...

Xarelto Xarelto is manufactured and marketed by Bayer and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. It’s primarily used as a preventative measure against blood clotting and strokes in patients suffering from nonvavular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, as well as those that have had hip and knee replacement surgery. Unlike its predecessor, Camoudin the use of Xarelto does not require any dietary restrictions or monthly blood tests, which makes it convenient to use. It works by inhibiting the activity of the clotting factor factor Xa, which prevents the production of thrombin. Xarelto is rapidly absorbed and reaches peak activity 2-4 hrs...

Rivaroxaban or Xarelto, as it is more commonly known, is one of the newest additions to the family of blood thinners. It is manufactured by the drug company Bayer but is marketed in the U.S. by a subsidiary of Johnson & Jonhson’s, Janssen Pharmaceuticals. In 2011 Xarelto was approved by the FDA and was introduced to the market where it quickly began out-competing its predecessors, Camoudin and Pradaxa.

When a drug interacts with another drug the reaction can create unwanted side effects and can alter the way the drug works. Xarelto has 355 known drug interactions. 174 are major drug interactions, 173 are moderate drug interactions, and 8 are minor drug interactions. It is important that you know which drugs interact with Xarelto and to use your medication exactly as prescribed by your physician to avoid complications. Some drugs like ritonavir can negatively affect the removal of Xarelto from the body, which may increase exposure to Xarelto and alter the way the medication works. Increased exposure to...