Atrial fibrillation (AF)

Diagnostic and therapeutic approach

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

(Xarelto)

Dosage

20 mg/day

Absolute contra-indications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active principle or excipients
  • Acute endocarditis
  • Active bleeding
  • Gastro-intestinal ulcus
  • Severe liver disease and severe hepatic impairment associated with a significantly increased risk of bleeding and mild to moderate hepatic impairment associated with coagulopathy
  • Dyalisis
  • Pregnancy

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