Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant medication (blood thinner) that works by blocking the activity of the clotting protein factor Xa, taken orally to treat and prevent blood clots. Specifically, it is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli and prevent blood clots in atrial fibrillation and following hip or knee surgery.
Common side effects include bleeding. Other serious side effects may include spinal hematoma and anaphylaxis. It is unclear if use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is safe. Compared to warfarin it has fewer interactions with other medications.
Synonyms
Xarelto