Generic name:betrixaban [ be-TRIX-a-ban ]
Drug class:Factor Xa inhibitors
What is Bevyxxa?
Bevyxxa blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood.
Bevyxxa is a prescription medicine used to prevent blood clots in adults who have a serious illness and decreased ability to move. Blood clots are more likely when you are bedridden and you cannot move around.
It is not known if Bevyxxa is safe and effective in children or in people with artificial heart valves.
Warnings
Because Bevyxxa keeps your blood from clotting, this medicine can make it easier for you to bleed. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if you have unusual bruising or any bleeding that will not stop.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. Many drugs can further increase your risk of bleeding while you are taking Bevyxxa.
Bevyxxa can cause a very serious blood clot around your spinal cord if you undergo a spinal tap or receive spinal anesthesia (epidural), especially if you have a genetic spinal defect, if you have a spinal catheter in place, if you have a history of spinal surgery or repeated spinal taps, or if you are also using other drugs that can affect blood clotting. This type of blood clot can lead to long-term or permanent paralysis.
Get emergency medical help if you have symptoms of a spinal cord blood clot such as back pain, numbness or muscle weakness in your lower body, or loss of bladder or bowel control.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Bevyxxa if you are allergic to betrixaban, or if you have active or uncontrolled bleeding.
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