A patient is prescribed rivaroxaban for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. According to BNF guidance, what is a key counselling point?...

Question

A patient is prescribed rivaroxaban for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. According to BNF guidance, what is a key counselling point?

Accepted Answer

Take with food if dose is 15 mg or 20 mg once daily

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Take without regard to food

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Frequent blood tests for INR monitoring

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Risk of photosensitivity

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Incompatible with any other medications

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atrial Fibrillation