Rivaroxaban Patient Alert Card
A patient alert card is provided with the product package to each patient who is prescribed Rivaroxaban. Prescribers are to explain the implications of anticoagulant treatment to patients and/or caregiver, in particular highlighting the need for: • Treatment compliance • Recognising signs or symptoms of bleeding • When to seek medical attention • The need to inform HCPs that they are taking rivaroxaban if they need to have any surgery or invasive procedure. The patient alert card will inform treating physicians and dentists about the patient‘s anticoagulation treatment and will contain emergency contact information.