Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ribex 20. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ribex 20 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. ...
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Ribex 20 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Ribex 20 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Ribex 20 may cause dizziness or fainting. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Ribex 20 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ribex 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ribex 20 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
UNSAFE
Ribex 20 is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Ribex 20mg Tablet
Introduction
Ribex 20 is a medicine known as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain and hea...
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Uses of Ribex 20
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Stroke prevention
Side effects of Ribex 20
Common
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Nausea
How to use Ribex 20
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ribex 20 is to be taken with food.
How Ribex 20 works
Ribex 20 is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
What if you forget to take Ribex 20?
If you miss a dose of Ribex 20, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
For best results, take Ribex 20 at the same time every day. It is better to take at night with meals.
It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence, frequent dose changes are not required.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sp...
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It may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Ribex 20 temporarily.
Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Atrial fibrillation, Strokes, Deep venous thrombosis
Administration
10-Mg Tab: May be taken with or without food.
15- & 20-Mg Tab: Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
DVT Prophylaxis (Orthopedic Surgery)
Indicated for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients u...
Patient w/ active pathologic bleeding, significant risk of major bleeding (e.g. recent GI ulcer, oesophageal varices, recent brain, spine, or ophth su...
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Mode of Action
Factor Xa inhibitor that inhibits platelet activation by selectively blocking the active site of factor Xa without requiring a cofactor (eg, antithrom...
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