Dabigatran 15 mg (Rivaroxaban)

Adult dose

This medicine 10 mg may be administered with or without food, while 15 mg and 20 mg should be administered with food. 1. Adults 1) Reduction in the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation The recommended dose of this medicine is 20 mg once daily. The recommended dose for patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30-49 mL/min) is 15 mg once daily. The maximum daily dose of this medicine is 20 mg. There is limited experience in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement and have received rivaroxaban 15mg once daily [10mg once daily for patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30-49 mL/min)] in combination with a P2Y12 inhibitor for up to 12 months. 2) Treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism / reduction in the risk of recurrence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism The recommended initial dose of this medicine for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism is 15 mg twice daily for the first 3 weeks. Thereafter, the recommended maintenance dose for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and the recommended dose for reducing the risk of recurrence are 20 mg once daily. After completing treatment (at least 6 months) for deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, the recommended dose for extended treatment to reduce the risk of recurrence is 10mg once daily. The duration of treatment and dose should be determined after an individual assessment of the risk of recurrence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism versus the risk of bleeding. Treatment of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism and reduction in the risk of recurrence Days 1-21: 15mg twice daily, total daily dose 30mg From day 22: 20mg once daily, total daily dose 20mg Reduction in the risk of recurrence of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism After at least 6 months of treatment: 10mg once daily, total daily dose 10mg The maximum daily dose of this medicine is 30 mg during the first 3 weeks of treatment and 20 mg during the subsequent treatment period. 3) Prevention of venous thromboembolism in adult patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery of the lower limbs (knee or hip replacement) The recommended dose of this medicine is 10 mg once daily. The first dose should be given within 6~10 hours after surgery, once hemostasis has been confirmed. The duration of treatment depends on each patient's risk of venous thromboembolism based on the type of surgery; however, a treatment duration of 5 weeks is recommended for patients undergoing hip replacement and 2 weeks for patients undergoing knee replacement. 4) If you forget to take this medicine If you forget to take this medicine, take the missed dose as follows. ① Patients taking 15 mg twice daily: Take this medicine immediately; in this case, 2 tablets of 15 mg may be taken at once. Starting the next day, continue taking 15 mg twice daily. ② Patients taking 10, 15, or 20 mg once daily: Take the missed dose immediately. Starting the next day, continue taking 1 tablet once daily. Do not take twice the recommended daily dose to make up for a missed dose. 2. Switching medications 1) Switching from a vitamin K antagonist to this medicine ① Reduction in the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation Discontinue treatment with the vitamin K antagonist and start taking this medicine when the international normalized ratio (INR, International Normalized Ratio) is ≤ 3.0. ② Treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism / reduction in the risk of recurrence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Discontinue treatment with the vitamin K antagonist and start taking this medicine when the INR is ≤ 2.5. Regardless of the dose, the INR value will be falsely elevated after taking this medicine. INR should not be used because it is not suitable for measuring the anticoagulant activity of this medicine. 2) Switching from this medicine to a vitamin K antagonist Inadequate anticoagulation may occur while switching from this medicine to a vitamin K antagonist. Adequate anticoagulation should be maintained continuously while switching to another anticoagulant. Note that this medicine may affect INR elevation. Patients switching from this medicine to a vitamin K antagonist should take the vitamin K antagonist concomitantly until the INR is ≥2.0. During the first 2 days after switching, administer the standard dose of the vitamin K antagonist; thereafter, administer the dose of the vitamin K antagonist according to INR test results. However, in patients receiving this medicine and a vitamin K antagonist concomitantly, INR testing should not be performed until 24 hours after taking this medicine. Once this medicine is discontinued, INR testing may be performed 24 hours after the last dose. 3) Switching from a parenteral anticoagulant to this medicine In patients receiving a parenteral anticoagulant, start this medicine 0~2 hours before the next scheduled dose of the parenteral agent (e.g., low molecular weight heparin), or when discontinuing a continuously administered parenteral agent (e.g., intravenous unfractionated heparin). 4) Switching from this medicine to a parenteral anticoagulant Discontinue this medicine and start the parenteral anticoagulant at the time the next dose of this medicine would have been due. 3. Patients with renal impairment No dose adjustment is required in patients with mild renal impairment with creatinine clearance 50-80 mL/min. Limited clinical experience in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance 15-29 mL/min) indicates that blood concentrations of this medicine increased significantly; therefore, this medicine should be administered with caution. Administration of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment and creatinine clearance below 15 mL/min because there is no clinical experience in these patients. 1) Reduction in the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation The recommended dose for patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30-49 mL/min) and severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance 15-29 mL/min) is 15 mg once daily. 2) Treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism / reduction in the risk of recurrence of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism / prevention of venous thromboembolism in adult patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery of the lower limbs (knee or hip replacement) No dose adjustment is required in patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30-49 mL/min). 4. Patients with hepatic impairment Avoid administering this medicine to patients with liver disease associated with coagulopathy and to patients with moderate (Child Pugh B) or severe (Child Pugh C) hepatic impairment. Increased exposure to this medicine and an increased risk of bleeding may occur in these patients. 5. Patients unable to swallow tablets Immediately before use, this medicine may be crushed and mixed with water or a beverage such as applesauce for oral administration. This medicine may also be crushed and administered with a small amount of water through a gastrointestinal tube. Before administering this medicine through a gastrointestinal tube, confirm that the tube is properly positioned, and flush the tube with water after administration.

This medication is used to prevent or treat thrombus formation by inhibiting blood clotting. During treatment, bleeding may occur, so signs of bleeding should be carefully monitored. If serious bleeding occurs, this medication should be stopped immediately, and particular caution is advised for patients at high risk of bleeding. Patients with known allergic reactions to this medication, severe bleeding, significant liver dysfunction, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those with certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. Patients with a history of certain conditions or surgeries that increase bleeding risk should also be cautious when taking this medication, and the risk of bleeding may increase when combined with other anticoagulants or certain antifungal agents. Patients with renal dysfunction, bleeding disorders, or uncontrolled hypertension should take this medicine with caution. This medication may cause a variety of side effects, including bleeding, anemia, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rash, and severe reactions such as significant skin reactions or agranulocytosis, thus it is essential to consult a doctor immediately if symptoms arise. Notably, the bleeding risk may be higher in elderly patients or women, requiring extra caution. This medication can interact with certain drugs, so inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medications, and women who are pregnant or planning to conceive should consult a doctor. Before surgery or invasive procedures, this medication should be withheld for a certain period, and appropriate actions are needed if there is a risk of bleeding. Exceeding the recommended dose may increase the risk of bleeding, so follow the dosage strictly, and report any unusual symptoms to medical professionals immediately. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur.

Hemorrhage, anemia, thrombocytosis, tachycardia, ocular hemorrhage, gingival bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, fever, peripheral edema, generalized weakness and energy reduction, discomfort, localized edema, liver dysfunction, jaundice, allergic reactions, allergic dermatitis, post-treatment bleeding, contusions, wound discharge, pseudoaneurysm, transaminase elevation, increased serum bilirubin, increased alkaline phosphatase, increased LDH, increased lipase, increased amylase, increased transaminase, increased bilirubin conjugate, limb pain, hemorrhagic arthropathy, muscle hemorrhage, dizziness, headache, cerebral and intracranial hemorrhage, syncope, urogenital bleeding, renal impairment, epistaxis, hemoptysis, itching, rash, petechiae, skin and subcutaneous hemorrhage, urticaria, hypotension, hematoma, angioedema, allergic edema, anaphylactic shock, cholestasis, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, eosinophilia, drug-induced systemic symptoms, eosinophilic pneumonia, anticoagulant-related kidney disease, significant uterine bleeding, syncope, drowsiness

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Red, round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP x 3]