What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
- bleeding disorders
- bleeding in the brain
- blood in your stools (black or tarry stools) or if you have blood in your vomit
- history of blood clots
- history of stomach bleeding
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- mechanical heart valve
- an unusual or allergic reaction to betrixaban, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
- amiodarone
- aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
- azithromycin
- certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin
- clarithromycin
- ketoconazole
- NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
- SNRIs, medicines for depression, like desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine
- SSRIs, medicines for depression, like citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline
- verapamil
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your healthcare professional for regular checks on your progress. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine. Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. It is important not to miss any appointments.
Avoid sports and activities that might cause injury while you are using this medicine. Severe falls or injuries can cause unseen bleeding. Be careful when using sharp tools or knives. Consider using an electric razor. Take special care brushing or flossing your teeth. Report any injuries, bruising, or red spots on the skin to your healthcare professional.
If you are going to need surgery or other procedure, tell your healthcare professional that you are taking this medicine.
Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain. Carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.