XARELTO® for NONVALVULAR AFIB
Beginning a new medication can feel like a big commitment. But with a few tips and ongoing support, it’s possible to start on the right track—for yourself and for those who care about you. First things first, be sure to fill your XARELTO® prescription if you haven’t yet. Keep reading to learn more about XARELTO®, how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose.
What is XARELTO®?
XARELTO® belongs to a group of medicines called direct oral anticoagulants, or DOACs for short. Like other DOACs, XARELTO® has few drug interactions, no known dietary restrictions, and you don’t need to have frequent blood tests to see if XARELTO® is working.
How does XARELTO® work?
XARELTO® works by slowing down the blood’s clotting process. It does this by selectively targeting just one critical factor needed for blood to clot—Factor Xa. This means XARELTO® interacts with less of your body’s natural blood-clotting function than older medicines like warfarin.*
*Coumadin® and Jantoven® are brand names for warfarin.
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Reducing stroke risk with XARELTO®
XARELTO® is a prescription medication used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation, not caused by a heart valve problem.
over96%Did not have
a stroke
a stroke
In a clinical trial,
over 96% of people taking XARELTO® remained stroke-free.
Remember, all blood thinners come with a risk of bleeding. A clinical trial comparing XARELTO® to warfarin for reducing the risk of AFib-related stroke showed that 99% of people taking XARELTO® did not experience a serious bleed. An example of a serious bleed is bleeding into the brain. However, overall major bleeding was similar, and gastrointestinal bleeding was about 1% higher.
*Coumadin® and Jantoven® are brand names for warfarin.