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How does rivaroxaban inhibit blood clot formation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Rivaroxaban selectively and directly inhibits factor Xa, interrupting the intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation pathways to inhibit thrombin formation and clot development, without directly inhibiting thrombin or having demonstrated effects on platelets.

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Xarelto 10 mg film-coated tabletsBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 36Document updated 27 November 2024

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