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Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease happens when plaque builds up and hardens inside the arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow. This makes it more likely that clots will form in the affected vessels.

Xarelto

Rivaroxaban

15mg

Rivaroxaban tablets for acute coronary syndrome and coronary artery disease. This anticoagulant reduces the risk of blood clots.

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Key points

  • Narrowed arteries in the legs, arms or pelvis can cause pain, cramping or numbness during activity, a pattern called claudication.
  • An anticoagulant such as rivaroxaban may help reduce the risk of blood clots forming in the narrowed vessels.

Medicines listed for Peripheral Artery Disease

The listed product for peripheral artery disease is Rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant (blood thinner) in 15mg tablet form. Anticoagulants work by reducing the chance of clots forming, which matters when narrowed arteries make clotting more likely.

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