Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rafter. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rafter 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. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rafter is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Rafter may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Rafter may cause dizziness or fainting. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Rafter should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rafter may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rafter is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
UNSAFE
Rafter is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Rafter 20mg Tablet
Introduction
Rafter 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 heart ... Show more
Uses of Rafter
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Stroke prevention
Side effects of Rafter
Common
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Nausea
How to use Rafter
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. Rafter is to be taken with food.
How Rafter works
Rafter is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
What if you forget to take Rafter?
If you miss a dose of Rafter, 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 Rafter 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 ... Show more
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 Rafter 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 ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment (nonvalvular AF)
CrCl 30-50 mL/min: 20 mg/day
CrCl 15-50 mL/min: 15 mg/day
ESRD on intermittent renal dialysis: 15 mg/day
Renal ... Show more
Contraindication
Patient w/ active pathologic bleeding, significant risk of major bleeding (e.g. recent GI ulcer, oesophageal varices, recent brain, spine, or ophth su ... Show more
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 ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ hepatic disease associated w/ coagulopathy, severe HTN, prosthetic heart valve, vascular retinopathy, bronchiectasis. Anaesth w/ post-op in ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Abdominal pain (<2%),Back pain (<4%),Blister (1%),Bruising (3%),Constipation (<3%),Diarrhea (<5%),Dizziness (<6%),Dyspepsia (<2%),Epistaxis (4- ... Show more
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