What is the brand name for Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)?

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Brand Name for Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is marketed under the brand name Xarelto. 1

Additional Names and Classification

  • Generic name: Rivaroxaban 1
  • Brand name: Xarelto® 2, 1
  • Drug class: Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), specifically a direct factor Xa inhibitor 2, 3

Manufacturer Information

  • Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, NJ 1
  • Licensed from: Bayer HealthCare AG, Leverkusen, Germany 1

Available Formulations

Xarelto is available in two formulations:

  • Tablets: 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg strengths 1
  • Oral suspension: Granules containing 155 mg rivaroxaban per bottle (1 mg/mL after reconstitution) 1

The oral suspension formulation is particularly useful for pediatric patients or adults who cannot swallow whole tablets. 1

References

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Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

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Guideline

Rivaroxaban Mechanism and Pharmacology

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

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