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How Does Xarelto Work For Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Hi, I just finished taking Xarelto, Dr. directed. How long after this last dose, will my blood s clotting time be back to normal? I currently wear a Medic Alert bracelet right now. Want to know how much longer do I need to wear this bracelet? Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Cynthia Kanipe
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Hi,

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant ('blood thinner') that acts directly by inhibiting the activity of clotting factor Xa. It takes about 2–4 hours for it to reach its full blood-thinning effect.

For initial treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis xarelto has to be taken twice a day for the first 3 weeks then once a day.

Continue treatment for as long as the risk of thromboembolism recurrence persists. You need to wear the bracelet for at least 6-8 weeks depending upon your doctors advice.

Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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How Does Xarelto Work For Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Hi, Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant ( blood thinner ) that acts directly by inhibiting the activity of clotting factor Xa. It takes about 2–4 hours for it to reach its full blood-thinning effect. For initial treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis xarelto has to be taken twice a day for the first 3 weeks then once a day. Continue treatment for as long as the risk of thromboembolism recurrence persists. You need to wear the bracelet for at least 6-8 weeks depending upon your doctors advice. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali