Rivaroxaban
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is a prescription anticoagulant medication that helps prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in patients with certain heart conditions, as well as to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Xarelto is a blood thinner that prevents and treats dangerous blood clots in various conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1114199
- Generic
- Xarelto
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Xarelto is used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), reduce stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, prevent blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery, and reduce major cardiovascular event risk in patients with coronary or peripheral artery disease.
Xarelto is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) that works by selectively inhibiting Factor Xa, an essential enzyme in the blood clotting cascade. By blocking this factor, it reduces the body's ability to form blood clots.
Xarelto increases bleeding risk and should not be used in patients with active bleeding. It may interact with other medications. Patients should not discontinue without medical advice as stopping suddenly may increase clot risk. Regular blood monitoring is typically not required. Always follow prescribing physician's instructions and inform healthcare providers before any procedures or surgeries.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 27, 2026. · Read our editorial policy