Expect to See Xarelto Used in Children for Blood Clots

November 2021

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) will be the first direct oral anticoagulant approved for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in CHILDREN.

VTE is a lot less common in kids than in adults...but it can occur in kids with certain risks, such as cancer or heart defects.

New evidence shows Xarelto is similarly effective to standard anticoagulants (heparin, warfarin) for treating VTE and preventing recurrence in children...without increasing bleeding risk.

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Expect to See Xarelto Used in Children for Blood Clots

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