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Venous Thromboembolism

Venous thromboembolism is the formation of blood clots in the veins. It covers two linked conditions: deep vein thrombosis, where a clot forms in a deep vein, and pulmonary embolism, where part of that clot travels to the lungs.

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

  • Deep vein thrombosis is the clot itself, forming most often in the deep veins of the limbs or pelvis.
  • Pulmonary embolism is what happens when part of that clot breaks loose, travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery.

Medicines listed for Venous Thromboembolism

The listed product is Rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant that reduces the blood’s ability to form clots. It is a 15mg tablet under the name Xarelto.

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