Take Rivaroxaban For Pulmonary Embolisms. Advised Clexane For Diarrhea. Suggest?

Posted on Thu, 26 Sep 2013

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Question : I take rivaroxaban for pulmonary embolisms. My haemotoligist told me that while I have diarrhoea to inject clexane. This morning is day 5 of my diarrhoea and I thought I had cleared up so I took a rivaroxaban tablet and didn't inject. My question is if I take a tablet at 7 and have diarrhoea at 10:30.. Did the tablet absorb? Or should I inject clexane aswel?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clexane is not necessary...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Current statistical data reveal that rivoroxaban is absorbed well within 2-4 hours. Therefore I don't think there is a need to inject clexane as well.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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