FormWeb • rivaroxaban

Orders for rivaroxaban require a pharmacy consult
Pharmacists will evaluate indication and current patient status and will optimize dosing and monitor labs “per policy”
Pharmacists will document in Epic using i-Vents at least daily and using consult notes at least once weekly on Thursdays
Pharmacists must provide patient education for all patients on therapy

Additional information

Therapeutic anticoagulant transition guide 2019

Drug Name	Common Side Effects
rivaroxaban	bleeding (most common) syncope (fainting) abdominal pain, nausea

Last updated: Sep. 9, 2021

Black Box Warnings: Premature discontinuation; spinal/epidural hematomas
Do Not Crush/Manipulate: Tablet - Note: Crushed tablet must be given within 4 hours

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