Review the side-effects of Betrixaban as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Epistaxis (bleeding from the nose), hematuria (blood in the urine), bleeding of gums, bleeding from the digestive tract
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea or constipation
Cardiovascular: Increased blood pressure, possible prolongation of QTc interval (an alteration in the electrical activity of the heart)
Central nervous system: Headache, dizziness, feeling of confusion, weakness or tiredness, intracranial hemorrhage or bleeding, spinal or epidural clot in patients undergoing spinal procedures
Others: Pain in the joints, low levels of potassium in blood, urinary tract infection, bleed in the eye, allergic reaction
• Care should be taken while shaving and brushing or flossing to prevent unnecessary blood loss.
• Dentists should be informed about the betrixaban therapy prior to a dental examination or a dental surgery.
• Caution should be exercised in breastfeeding mothers or women who intend to breastfeed.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Epistaxis (bleeding from the nose), hematuria (blood in the urine), bleeding of gums, bleeding from the digestive tract
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea or constipation
Cardiovascular: Increased blood pressure, possible prolongation of QTc interval (an alteration in the electrical activity of the heart)
Central nervous system: Headache, dizziness, feeling of confusion, weakness or tiredness, intracranial hemorrhage or bleeding, spinal or epidural clot in patients undergoing spinal procedures
Others: Pain in the joints, low levels of potassium in blood, urinary tract infection, bleed in the eye, allergic reaction
Other Precautions :
• The use of betrixaban in pregnant women is not advised because of the increased risk of severe bleeding during delivery.• Care should be taken while shaving and brushing or flossing to prevent unnecessary blood loss.
• Dentists should be informed about the betrixaban therapy prior to a dental examination or a dental surgery.
• Caution should be exercised in breastfeeding mothers or women who intend to breastfeed.
