Xarelto Drug Information

Generic name: RIVAROXABAN

Factor Xa Inhibitor [EPC]

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Uses of Xarelto

Reduction of Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation XARELTO is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. There are limited data on the relative effectiveness of XARELTO and warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism when warfarin therapy is well-controlled.

Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis XARELTO is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism XARELTO is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE).

Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients at Risk for Thromboembolic Complications Not at High Risk of Bleeding XARELTO is indicated for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and VTE related death during hospitalization and post hospital discharge in adult patients admitted for an acute medical illness who are at risk for thromboembolic complications due to moderate or severe restricted mobility and other risk factors for VTE and not at high risk of bleeding.

Reduction of Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) XARELTO, in combination with aspirin, is indicated to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke) in adult patients with coronary artery disease.

Reduction of Risk of Major Thrombotic Vascular Events in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Including Patients after Lower Extremity Revascularization due to Symptomatic PAD XARELTO, in combination with aspirin, is indicated to reduce the risk of major thrombotic vascular events (myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, acute limb ischemia, and major amputation of a vascular etiology) in adult patients with PAD, including patients who have recently undergone a lower extremity revascularization procedure due to symptomatic PAD.

Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism and Reduction in Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Patients XARELTO is indicated for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the reduction in the risk of recurrent VTE in pediatric patients from birth to less than 18 years after at least 5 days of initial parenteral anticoagulant treatment.

Thromboprophylaxis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease after the Fontan Procedure XARELTO is indicated for thromboprophylaxis in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with congenital heart disease who have undergone the Fontan procedure.

Dosage & Administration of Xarelto

  • Recommended Dosage in Adults Table 1: Recommended Dosage in Adults Indication Renal Considerations Calculate CrCl based on actual weight. mL/min were not studied, but administration of XARELTO is expected to result in serum concentrations of rivaroxaban similar to those in patients with moderate renal impairment CrCl in Pediatric Patients Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism and Reduction in Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Patients Table 2: Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Birth to Less than 18 Years for Treatment of and Reduction in Risk of Recurrent VTE Initiate XARELTO treatment following at least 5 days of initial parenteral anticoagulation therapy., Patients <6 months of age should meet the following criteria: at birth were at least 37 weeks of gestation, have had at least 10 days of oral feeding, and weigh ≥2.6 kg at the time of dosing. Dosing of XARELTO was not studied and therefore dosing cannot be reliably determined in the following patient populations. Its use is therefore not recommended in children less than 6 months of age with any of the following: Less than 37 weeks of gestation at birth Less than 10 days of oral feeding Body weight of less than 2.6 kg. To increase absorption, all doses should be taken with feeding or with food. Monitor the child's weight and review the dose regularly, especially for children below 12 kg. This is to ensure a therapeutic dose is maintained. All pediatric patients (except <2 years old with catheter-related thrombosis): Therapy with XARELTO should be continued for at least 3 months in children with thrombosis. Treatment can be extended up to 12 months when clinically necessary. The benefit of continued therapy beyond 3 months should be assessed on an individual basis taking into account the risk for recurrent thrombosis versus the potential risk of bleeding. Pediatric patients <2 years old with catheter-related thrombosis: Therapy with XARELTO should be continued for at least 1 month in children less than 2 years old with catheter-related thrombosis. Thromboprophylaxis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease after the Fontan Procedure Table 3: Recommended Dosage for Thromboprophylaxis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease Administration in Pediatric Patients Food Effect: For the treatment of VTE in children, the dose should be taken with food to increase absorption. For thromboprophylaxis after Fontan procedure, the dose can be taken with or without food.
  • Vomit or Spit up: If the patient vomits or spits up the dose within 30 minutes after receiving the dose, a new dose should be given. However, if the patient vomits more than 30 minutes after the dose is taken, the dose should not be re-administered and the next dose should be taken as scheduled. If the patient vomits or spits up the dose repeatedly, the caregiver should contact the child's doctor right away.
  • Tablets: XARELTO tablet must not be split in an attempt to provide a fraction of a tablet dose. For children unable to swallow 10, 15, or 20 mg whole tablets, XARELTO oral suspension should be used. XARELTO 2.5 mg tablets are not recommended for use in pediatric patients.
  • Moderate or severe renal impairment (eGFR:<50 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ): avoid use, as limited clinical data are available. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) can be done using the updated Schwartz formula, eGFR (Schwartz) = (0.413 × height in cm)/serum creatinine in mg/dL, if serum creatinine (SCr) is measured by an enzymatic creatinine method that has been calibrated to be traceable to isotope dilution mass spectrometry (IDMS). If SCr is measured with routine methods that have not been recalibrated to be traceable to IDMS (e.g., the traditional Jaffé reaction), the eGFR should be obtained from the original Schwartz formula: eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) = k height (cm)/SCr (mg/dL), where k is proportionality constant: k = 0.55 in children 1 year to 13 years k = 0.55 in girls > 13 and < 18 years k = 0.70 in boys > 13 and < 18 years Patients Less than 1 Year of Age Determine renal function using serum creatinine. Avoid use of XARELTO in pediatric patients younger than 1 year with serum creatinine results above 97.5 th percentile, as no clinical data are available.
  • Table 4: Reference Values of Serum Creatinine in Pediatric Patients <1 Year of

Switching to and from XARELTO Switching from Warfarin to XARELTO - When switching patients from warfarin to XARELTO, discontinue warfarin and start XARELTO as soon as the International Normalized Ratio (INR) is below 3.0 in adults and below 2.5 in pediatric patients to avoid periods of inadequate anticoagulation. Switching from XARELTO to Warfarin – Adults: No clinical trial data are available to guide converting patients from XARELTO to warfarin. XARELTO affects INR, so INR measurements made during coadministration with warfarin may not be useful for determining the appropriate dose of warfarin.

One approach is to discontinue XARELTO and begin both a parenteral anticoagulant and warfarin at the time the next dose of XARELTO would have been taken. Pediatric Patients: To ensure adequate anticoagulation during the transition from XARELTO to warfarin, continue XARELTO for at least 2 days after the first dose of warfarin. After 2 days of co-administration, an INR should be obtained prior to the next scheduled dose of XARELTO.

Co-administration of XARELTO and warfarin is advised to continue until the INR is ≥ 2.0. Once XARELTO is discontinued, INR testing may be done reliably 24 hours after the last dose. Switching from XARELTO to Anticoagulants other than Warfarin - For adult and pediatric patients currently taking XARELTO and transitioning to an anticoagulant with rapid onset, discontinue XARELTO and give the first dose of the other anticoagulant (oral or parenteral) at the time that the next XARELTO dose would have been taken.

Switching from Anticoagulants other than Warfarin to XARELTO - For adult and pediatric patients currently receiving an anticoagulant other than warfarin, start XARELTO 0 to 2 hours prior to the next scheduled administration of the drug (e.g., low molecular weight heparin or non-warfarin oral anticoagulant) and omit administration of the other anticoagulant. For unfractionated heparin being administered by continuous infusion, stop the infusion and start XARELTO at the same time.

Discontinuation for Surgery and other Interventions

If anticoagulation must be discontinued to reduce the risk of bleeding with surgical or other procedures, XARELTO should be stopped at least 24 hours before the procedure to reduce the risk of bleeding. In deciding whether a procedure should be delayed until 24 hours after the last dose of XARELTO, the increased risk of bleeding should be weighed against the urgency of intervention. XARELTO should be restarted after the surgical or other procedures as soon as adequate hemostasis has been established, noting that the time to onset of therapeutic effect is short.

If oral medication cannot be taken during or after surgical intervention, consider administering a parenteral anticoagulant.

Missed Dose Adults

  • For patients receiving 2.5 mg twice daily: if a dose is missed, the patient should take a single 2.5 mg XARELTO dose as recommended at the next scheduled time.
  • For patients receiving 15 mg twice daily: The patient should take XARELTO immediately to ensure intake of 30 mg XARELTO per day. Two 15 mg tablets may be taken at once.
  • For patients receiving 20 mg, 15 mg or 10 mg once daily: The patient should take the missed XARELTO dose immediately. The dose should not be doubled within the same day to make up for a missed dose. Pediatric Patients If XARELTO is taken once a day, the patient should take the missed dose as soon as possible once it is noticed, but only on the same day. If this is not possible, the patient should skip the dose and continue with the next dose as prescribed. The patient should not take two doses to make up for a missed dose. If XARELTO is taken two times a day, the patient should take the missed morning dose as soon as possible once it is noticed. A missed morning dose may be taken together with the evening dose. A missed evening dose can only be taken in the same evening. If XARELTO is taken three times a day, if a dose is missed, the patient should skip the missed dose and go back to the regular dosing schedule at the usual time without compensating for the missed dose. On the following day, the patient should continue with their regular regimen.

Administration Options

For adult patients who are unable to swallow whole tablets, XARELTO tablets (all strengths) may be crushed and mixed with applesauce immediately prior to use and administered orally. After the administration of a crushed XARELTO 15 mg or 20 mg tablet, the dose should be immediately followed by food. Administration with food is not required for the 2.5 mg or 10 mg tablets.

Administration of XARELTO tablets via nasogastric (NG) tube or gastric feeding tube: After confirming gastric placement of the tube, XARELTO tablets (all strengths) may be crushed and suspended in 50 mL of water and administered via an NG tube or gastric feeding tube. Since rivaroxaban absorption is dependent on the site of drug release, avoid administration of XARELTO distal to the stomach which can result in reduced absorption and thereby, reduced drug exposure. Enteral feeding is not required following administration of the 2.5 mg or 10 mg tablets.

Crushed XARELTO tablets (all strengths) are stable in water and in applesauce for up to 4 hours. An in vitro compatibility study indicated that there is no adsorption of rivaroxaban from a water suspension of a crushed XARELTO tablet to PVC or silicone nasogastric (NG) tubing. Administration of XARELTO suspension via NG tube or gastric feeding tube: XARELTO oral suspension may be given through NG or gastric feeding tube.

After the administration, flush the feeding tube with water. For the treatment or reduction in risk of recurrent VTE in pediatric patients, the dose should then be immediately followed by enteral feeding to increase absorption. For the thromboprophylaxis in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease who have undergone the Fontan procedure, the dose does not require to be followed by enteral feeding.

An in vitro compatibility study indicated that XARELTO suspension can be used with PVC, polyurethane or silicone NG tubing.

Preparation Instructions for Pharmacy of XARELTO for Oral Suspension Do not add flavor as product is already flavored (sweet and creamy). Reconstitute before dispensing: Tap the bottle until all granules flow freely. Add 150 mL of purified water for reconstitution.

Shake for 60 seconds. Check that all granules are wetted and the suspension is uniform. Push the adaptor into bottleneck and recap bottle.

The suspension must be used within 60 days. Write the "Discard after" date on the bottle and carton. Dispensing Instructions: Dispense in the original bottle.

Dispense the bottle upright with the syringes provided in the original carton. Do not freeze. It is recommended the pharmacist counsel the caregiver on proper use.

Alert the patient or caregiver to read the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use.

Table 1: Recommended Dosage in Adults
IndicationRenal Considerations Calculate CrCl based on actual weight [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ].DosageFood/Timing [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
Reduction in Risk of Stroke in Nonvalvular Atrial FibrillationCrCl >50 mL/min20 mg once dailyTake with evening meal
CrCl ≤50 mL/min Patients with CrCl <30 mL/min were not studied, but administration of XARELTO is expected to result in serum concentrations of rivaroxaban similar to those in patients with moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30 to <50 mL/min) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ].15 mg once dailyTake with evening meal
Treatment of DVT and/or PECrCl ≥15 mL/min15 mg twice daily ▼ after 21 days, transition to ▼ 20 mg once dailyTake with food, at the same time each day
CrCl <15 mL/minAvoid Use
Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of DVT and/or PE in patients at continued risk for DVT and/or PECrCl ≥15 mL/min10 mg once daily, after at least 6 months of standard anticoagulant treatmentTake with or without food
CrCl <15 mL/minAvoid Use
Prophylaxis of DVT Following:
- Hip Replacement SurgeryCrCl ≥15 mL/min10 mg once daily for 35 days, 6–10 hours after surgery once hemostasis has been establishedTake with or without food
CrCl <15 mL/minAvoid Use
- Knee Replacement Surgery [See Dosage and Administration (2.4) ].CrCl ≥15 mL/min10 mg once daily for 12 days, 6–10 hours after surgery once hemostasis has been establishedTake with or without food
CrCl <15 mL/minAvoid Use
Prophylaxis of VTE in Acutely Ill Medical Patients at Risk for Thromboembolic Complications Not at High Risk of BleedingCrCl ≥15 mL/min10 mg once daily, in hospital and after hospital discharge, for a total recommended duration of 31 to 39 daysTake with or without food
CrCl <15 mL/minAvoid Use
Reduction of Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events (CV Death, MI, and Stroke) in CADNo dose adjustment needed based on CrCl2.5 mg twice daily, plus aspirin (75–100 mg) once dailyTake with or without food
Reduction of Risk of Major Thrombotic Vascular Events in PAD, Including Patients after Lower Extremity Revascularization due to Symptomatic PADNo dose adjustment needed based on CrCl2.5 mg twice daily, plus aspirin (75–100 mg) once daily. When starting therapy after a successful lower extremity revascularization procedure, initiate once hemostasis has been established.Take with or without food
Table 2: Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Birth to Less than 18 Years for Treatment of and Reduction in Risk of Recurrent VTE Initiate XARELTO treatment following at least 5 days of initial parenteral anticoagulation therapy., Patients <6 months of age should meet the following criteria: at birth were at least 37 weeks of gestation, have had at least 10 days of oral feeding, and weigh ≥2.6 kg at the time of dosing.
Dosage FormBody Weight1 mg XARELTO = 1 mL Suspension
DosageTotal Daily Dose All doses should be taken with feeding or with food since exposures match that of 20 mg daily dose in adults.
Once a Day Once a day: approximately 24 hours apart; 2 times a day: approximately 12 hours apart; 3 times a day: approximately 8 hours apart2 Times a Day3 Times a Day
Oral Suspension Only2.6 kg to 2.9 kg0.8 mg2.4 mg
3 kg to 3.9 kg0.9 mg2.7 mg
4 kg to 4.9 kg1.4 mg4.2 mg
5 kg to 6.9 kg1.6 mg4.8 mg
7 kg to 7.9 kg1.8 mg5.4 mg
8 kg to 8.9 kg2.4 mg7.2 mg
9 kg to 9.9 kg2.8 mg8.4 mg
10 kg to 11.9 kg3 mg9 mg
12 kg to 29.9 kg5 mg10 mg
Oral Suspension or Tablets30 kg to 49.9 kg15 mg15 mg
≥50 kg20 mg20 mg
Table 3: Recommended Dosage for Thromboprophylaxis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
Dosage FormBody Weight1 mg XARELTO = 1 mL Suspension
DosageTotal Daily Dose All doses can be taken with or without food since exposures match that of 10 mg daily dose in adults.
Once a Day Once a day: approximately 24 hours apart; 2 times a day: approximately 12 hours apart.2 Times a Day
Oral Suspension Only7 kg to 7.9 kg1.1 mg2.2 mg
8 kg to 9.9 kg1.6 mg3.2 mg
10 kg to 11.9 kg1.7 mg3.4 mg
12 kg to 19.9 kg2 mg4 mg
20 kg to 29.9 kg2.5 mg5 mg
30 kg to 49.9 kg7.5 mg7.5 mg
Oral Suspension or Tablets≥50 kg10 mg10 mg
Table 4: Reference Values of Serum Creatinine in Pediatric Patients <1 Year of Age
Age97.5 th Percentile of Creatinine (mg/dL)97.5 th Percentile of Creatinine (µmol/L)
Week 20.5246
Week 30.4641
Week 40.4237
Month 20.3733
Month 30.3430
Month 4–60.3430
Month 7–90.3430
Month 10–120.3632

Side Effects of Xarelto

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. During clinical development for the approved indications, 34,947 adult patients were exposed to XARELTO. Hemorrhage The most common adverse reactions with XARELTO were bleeding complications.

Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation In the ROCKET AF trial, the most frequent adverse reactions associated with permanent drug discontinuation were bleeding events, with incidence rates of 4.3% for XARELTO vs. 3.1% for warfarin. The incidence of discontinuations for non-bleeding adverse events was similar in both treatment groups. Table 5 shows the number of patients experiencing various types of bleeding events in the ROCKET AF trial.

Table 5: Bleeding Events in ROCKET AF Major bleeding events within each subcategory were counted once per patient, but patients may have contributed events to multiple subcategories. These events occurred during treatment or within 2 days of stopping treatment. - On Treatment Plus Figure 1 shows the risk of major bleeding events across major subgroups. Figure 1: Risk of Major Bleeding Events by Baseline Characteristics in ROCKET AF – On Treatment Plus 2 Days Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and/or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE Studies In the pooled analysis of the EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE clinical studies, the most frequent adverse reactions leading to permanent drug discontinuation were bleeding events, with XARELTO vs. enoxaparin/Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) incidence rates of 1.7% vs. 1.5%, respectively.

The mean duration of treatment was 208 days for XARELTO-treated patients and 204 days for enoxaparin/VKA-treated patients. Table 6 shows the number of patients experiencing major bleeding events in the pooled analysis of the EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies. Table 6: Bleeding Events Bleeding event occurred after randomization and up to 2 days after the last dose of study drug.

Although a patient may have had 2 or more events, the patient is counted only once in a category. in the Pooled Analysis of EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE Studies Parameter XARELTO Treatment schedule in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies: XARELTO 15 mg twice daily for 3 weeks followed by 20 mg once daily; enoxaparin/VKA N=4130 1169 1153 Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of DVT and/or PE EINSTEIN CHOICE Study In the EINSTEIN CHOICE clinical study, the most frequent adverse reactions associated with permanent drug discontinuation were bleeding events, with incidence rates of 1% for XARELTO 10 mg, 2% for XARELTO 20 mg, and 1% for acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) 100 mg. Table 7 shows the number of patients experiencing bleeding events in the EINSTEIN CHOICE study. Although a patient may have had 2 or more events, the patient is counted only once in a category. in EINSTEIN CHOICE 151 138 In the EINSTEIN CHOICE study, there was an increased incidence of bleeding, including major and CRNM bleeding in the XARELTO 20 mg group compared to the XARELTO 10 mg or aspirin 100 mg groups.

Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery In the RECORD clinical trials, the overall incidence rate of adverse reactions leading to permanent treatment discontinuation was 3.7% with XARELTO. The rates of major bleeding events and any bleeding events observed in patients in the RECORD clinical trials are shown in Table 8. Table 8: Bleeding Events Bleeding events occurring any time following the first dose of double-blind study medication (which may have been prior to administration of active drug) until two days after the last dose of double-blind study medication.

Patients may have more than one event. in Patients Undergoing Hip or Knee Replacement Surgeries (RECORD 1–3) 60 60 Following XARELTO treatment, the majority of major bleeding complications (≥60%) occurred during the first week after surgery. Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients at Risk for Thromboembolic Complications Not at High Risk of Bleeding In the MAGELLAN study, the most frequent adverse reactions associated with permanent drug discontinuation were bleeding events. Cases of pulmonary hemorrhage and pulmonary hemorrhage with bronchiectasis were observed.

Patients with bronchiectasis/pulmonary cavitation, active cancer (i.e., undergoing acute, in-hospital cancer treatment), dual antiplatelet therapy or active gastroduodenal ulcer or any bleeding in the previous three months all had an excess of bleeding with XARELTO compared with enoxaparin/placebo and are excluded from all MAGELLAN data presented in Table 9. The incidence of bleeding leading to drug discontinuation was 2.5% for XARELTO vs. 1.4% for enoxaparin/placebo. Table 9 shows the number of patients experiencing various types of bleeding events in the MAGELLAN study.

Table 9: Bleeding Events in MAGELLAN Patients at high risk of bleeding (i.e. bronchiectasis/pulmonary cavitation, active cancer, dual antiplatelet therapy or active gastroduodenal ulcer or any bleeding in the previous three months) were excluded. Study–Safety Analysis Set - On Treatment Plus 2 Days 93 34 Reduction of Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients with CAD In the COMPASS trial overall, the most frequent adverse reactions associated with permanent drug discontinuation were bleeding events, with incidence rates of 2.7% for XARELTO 2.5 mg twice daily vs. 1.2% for placebo on background therapy for all patients with aspirin 100 mg once daily. The incidences of important bleeding events in the CAD and PAD populations in COMPASS were similar.

Table 10 shows the number of patients experiencing various types of major bleeding events in the COMPASS trial. Table 10: Major Bleeding Events in COMPASS - On Treatment Plus 2 Days Major bleeding events within each subcategory were counted once per patient, but patients may have contributed events to multiple subcategories. These events occurred during treatment or within 2 days of stopping treatment in the safety analysis set in COMPASS patients. 117 49 2.4 Reduction of Risk of Major Thrombotic Vascular Events in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Including Patients after Lower Extremity Revascularization due to Symptomatic PAD The incidence of premature permanent discontinuation due to bleeding events for XARELTO 2.5 mg twice daily vs. placebo on background therapy with aspirin 100 mg once daily in VOYAGER was 4.1% vs. 1.6% and in COMPASS PAD was 2.7% vs. 1.3%, respectively.

Table 11 shows the number of patients experiencing various types of TIMI (Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction) major bleeding events in the VOYAGER trial. The most common site of bleeding was gastrointestinal. Patients were randomized 2:1 to receive body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO or comparator (unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin, fondaparinux or VKA).

Table 14 shows the number of patients experiencing bleeding events in the EINSTEIN Junior study. Table 14: Bleeding Events in EINSTEIN Junior Study – Safety Analysis Set - Main Treatment Period These events occurred after randomization until 3 months of treatment 1 month for patients <2 years with central venous catheter-related VTE (CVC-VTE). Table 15: Other Adverse Reactions Adverse reaction with Relative Risk >1.5 for XARELTO versus comparator.

Thromboprophylaxis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) after the Fontan Procedure The data below are based on Part B of the UNIVERSE study which was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of XARELTO for thromboprophylaxis in 98 children with CHD after the Fontan procedure who took at least one dose of study drug. Patients in Part B were randomized 2:1 to receive either body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO or aspirin (approximately 5 mg/kg). Discontinuation due to bleeding events occurred in 1 (1.6%) patient in the XARELTO group and no patients in the aspirin group.

Table 16 shows the number of patients experiencing bleeding events in the UNIVERSE study. Table 17: Other Adverse Reactions Adverse reaction with Relative Risk >1.5 for XARELTO versus aspirin. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Blood and lymphatic system disorders: agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia Hepatobiliary disorders: jaundice, cholestasis, hepatitis (including hepatocellular injury) Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactic shock, angioedema Nervous system disorders: hemiparesis Renal disorders: Anticoagulant-related nephropathy Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Eosinophilic pneumonia Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Atraumatic splenic rupture

Table 5: Bleeding Events in ROCKET AF Major bleeding events within each subcategory were counted once per patient, but patients may have contributed events to multiple subcategories. These events occurred during treatment or within 2 days of stopping treatment. - On Treatment Plus 2 Days
ParameterXARELTO N=7111 n (%/year)Warfarin N=7125 n (%/year)XARELTO vs. Warfarin HR (95% CI)
Abbreviations: HR = Hazard Ratio, CI = Confidence interval, CRNM = Clinically Relevant Non-Major.
Major Bleeding Defined as clinically overt bleeding associated with a decrease in hemoglobin of ≥2 g/dL, a transfusion of ≥2 units of packed red blood cells or whole blood, bleeding at a critical site, or with a fatal outcome.395 (3.6)386 (3.5)1.04 (0.90, 1.20)
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) Intracranial bleeding events included intraparenchymal, intraventricular, subdural, subarachnoid and/or epidural hematoma.55 (0.5)84 (0.7)0.67 (0.47, 0.93)
Hemorrhagic Stroke Hemorrhagic stroke in this table specifically refers to non-traumatic intraparenchymal and/or intraventricular hematoma in patients on treatment plus 2 days.36 (0.3)58 (0.5)0.63 (0.42, 0.96)
Other ICH19 (0.2)26 (0.2)0.74 (0.41, 1.34)
Gastrointestinal (GI) Gastrointestinal bleeding events included upper GI, lower GI, and rectal bleeding.221 (2.0)140 (1.2)1.61 (1.30, 1.99)
Fatal Bleeding Fatal bleeding is adjudicated death with the primary cause of death from bleeding.27 (0.2)55 (0.5)0.50 (0.31, 0.79)
ICH24 (0.2)42 (0.4)0.58 (0.35, 0.96)
Non-intracranial3 (0.0)13 (0.1)0.23 (0.07, 0.82)
Table 6: Bleeding Events Bleeding event occurred after randomization and up to 2 days after the last dose of study drug. Although a patient may have had 2 or more events, the patient is counted only once in a category. in the Pooled Analysis of EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE Studies
ParameterXARELTO Treatment schedule in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies: XARELTO 15 mg twice daily for 3 weeks followed by 20 mg once daily; enoxaparin/VKA [enoxaparin: 1 mg/kg twice daily, VKA: individually titrated doses to achieve a target INR of 2.5 (range: 2.0–3.0)] N=4130 n (%)Enoxaparin/VKA N=4116 n (%)
Major bleeding event40 (1.0)72 (1.7)
Fatal bleeding3 (<0.1)8 (0.2)
Intracranial2 (<0.1)4 (<0.1)
Non-fatal critical organ bleeding10 (0.2)29 (0.7)
Intracranial Treatment-emergent major bleeding events with at least >2 subjects in any pooled treatment group3 (<0.1)10 (0.2)
Retroperitoneal1 (<0.1)8 (0.2)
Intraocular3 (<0.1)2 (<0.1)
Intra-articular04 (<0.1)
Non-fatal non-critical organ bleeding Major bleeding which is not fatal or in a critical organ, but resulting in a decrease in Hb ≥ 2 g/dL and/or transfusion of ≥2 units of whole blood or packed red blood cells27 (0.7)37 (0.9)
Decrease in Hb ≥ 2 g/dL28 (0.7)42 (1.0)
Transfusion of ≥2 units of whole blood or packed red blood cells18 (0.4)25 (0.6)
Clinically relevant non-major bleeding357 (8.6)357 (8.7)
Any bleeding1169 (28.3)1153 (28.0)
Table 7: Bleeding Events Bleeding event occurred after the first dose and up to 2 days after the last dose of study drug. Although a patient may have had 2 or more events, the patient is counted only once in a category. in EINSTEIN CHOICE
ParameterXARELTO Treatment schedule: XARELTO 10 mg once daily or aspirin 100 mg once daily. 10 mg N=1127 n (%)Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin) 100 mg N=1131 n (%)
Major bleeding event5 (0.4)3 (0.3)
Fatal bleeding01 (<0.1)
Non-fatal critical organ bleeding2 (0.2)1 (<0.1)
Non-fatal non-critical organ bleeding Major bleeding which is not fatal or in a critical organ, but resulting in a decrease in Hb ≥ 2 g/dL and/or transfusion of ≥ 2 units of whole blood or packed red blood cells.3 (0.3)1 (<0.1)
Clinically relevant non-major (CRNM) bleeding Bleeding which was clinically overt, did not meet the criteria for major bleeding, but was associated with medical intervention, unscheduled contact with a physician, temporary cessation of treatment, discomfort for the patient, or impairment of activities of daily life.22 (2.0)20 (1.8)
Any bleeding151 (13.4)138 (12.2)
Table 8: Bleeding Events Bleeding events occurring any time following the first dose of double-blind study medication (which may have been prior to administration of active drug) until two days after the last dose of double-blind study medication. Patients may have more than one event. in Patients Undergoing Hip or Knee Replacement Surgeries (RECORD 1–3)
XARELTO 10 mgEnoxaparin Includes the placebo-controlled period for RECORD 2, enoxaparin dosing was 40 mg once daily (RECORD 1–3)
Total treated patientsN=4487 n (%)N=4524 n (%)
Major bleeding event14 (0.3)9 (0.2)
Fatal bleeding1 (<0.1)0
Bleeding into a critical organ2 (<0.1)3 (0.1)
Bleeding that required re-operation7 (0.2)5 (0.1)
Extra-surgical site bleeding requiring transfusion of >2 units of whole blood or packed cells4 (0.1)1 (<0.1)
Any bleeding event Includes major bleeding events261 (5.8)251 (5.6)
Hip Surgery StudiesN=3281 n (%)N=3298 n (%)
Major bleeding event7 (0.2)3 (0.1)
Fatal bleeding1 (<0.1)0
Bleeding into a critical organ1 (<0.1)1 (<0.1)
Bleeding that required re-operation2 (0.1)1 (<0.1)
Extra-surgical site bleeding requiring transfusion of >2 units of whole blood or packed cells3 (0.1)1 (<0.1)
Any bleeding event201 (6.1)191 (5.8)
Knee Surgery StudyN=1206 n (%)N=1226 n (%)
Major bleeding event7 (0.6)6 (0.5)
Fatal bleeding00
Bleeding into a critical organ1 (0.1)2 (0.2)
Bleeding that required re-operation5 (0.4)4 (0.3)
Extra-surgical site bleeding requiring transfusion of >2 units of whole blood or packed cells1 (0.1)0
Any bleeding event60 (5.0)60 (4.9)
Table 9: Bleeding Events in MAGELLAN Patients at high risk of bleeding (i.e. bronchiectasis/pulmonary cavitation, active cancer, dual antiplatelet therapy or active gastroduodenal ulcer or any bleeding in the previous three months) were excluded. Study–Safety Analysis Set - On Treatment Plus 2 Days
MAGELLAN Study Patients received either XARELTO or placebo once daily for 35 ±4 days starting in hospital and continuing post hospital discharge or received enoxaparin or placebo once daily for 10 ±4 days in the hospital.XARELTO 10 mg N=3218 n (%)Enoxaparin 40 mg /placebo N=3229 n (%)
Major bleeding Defined as clinically overt bleeding associated with a drop in hemoglobin of ≥2 g/dL, a transfusion of ≥2 units of packed red blood cells or whole blood, bleeding at a critical site, or with a fatal outcome. Major bleeding events within each subcategory were counted once per patient, but patients may have contributed events to multiple subcategories. These events occurred during treatment or within 2 days of stopping treatment.22 (0.7)15 (0.5)
Critical site bleeding7 (0.2)4 (0.1)
Fatal bleeding Fatal bleeding is adjudicated death with the primary cause of death from bleeding.3 (<0.1)1 (<0.1)
Clinically relevant non-major bleeding events (CRNM)93 (2.9)34 (1.1)
Table 10: Major Bleeding Events in COMPASS - On Treatment Plus 2 Days Major bleeding events within each subcategory were counted once per patient, but patients may have contributed events to multiple subcategories. These events occurred during treatment or within 2 days of stopping treatment in the safety analysis set in COMPASS patients.
ParameterXARELTO Treatment schedule: XARELTO 2.5 mg twice daily or placebo. All patients received background therapy with aspirin 100 mg once daily. N=9134 n (%/year)Placebo N=9107 n (%/year)XARELTO vs. Placebo HR (95 % CI)
CI: confidence interval; HR: hazard ratio; ISTH: International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis
Modified ISTH Major Bleeding Defined as i) fatal bleeding, or ii) symptomatic bleeding in a critical area or organ, such as intraarticular, intramuscular with compartment syndrome, intraspinal, intracranial, intraocular, respiratory, pericardial, liver, pancreas, retroperitoneal, adrenal gland or kidney; or iii) bleeding into the surgical site requiring reoperation, or iv) bleeding leading to hospitalization.263 (1.6)144 (0.9)1.8 (1.5, 2.3)
- Fatal bleeding event Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) Non-intracranial12 (<0.1) 6 (<0.1) 6 (<0.1)8 (<0.1) 3 (<0.1) 5 (<0.1)1.5 (0.6, 3.7) 2.0 (0.5, 8.0) 1.2 (0.4, 4.0)
- Symptomatic bleeding in critical organ (non-fatal) - ICH (fatal and non-fatal) Hemorrhagic Stroke Other ICH58 (0.3) 23 (0.1) 18 (0.1) 6 (<0.1)43 (0.3) 21 (0.1) 13 (<0.1) 9 (<0.1)1.4 (0.9, 2.0) 1.1 (0.6, 2.0) 1.4 (0.7, 2.8) 0.7 (0.2, 1.9)
- Bleeding into the surgical site requiring reoperation (non-fatal, not in critical organ)7 (<0.1)6 (<0.1)1.2 (0.4, 3.5)
- Bleeding leading to hospitalization (non-fatal, not in critical organ, not requiring reoperation)188 (1.1)91 (0.5)2.1 (1.6, 2.7)
Major GI bleeding117 (0.7)49 (0.3)2.4 (1.7, 3.4)
Table 11: Major Bleeding Events Major bleeding events within each subcategory were counted once per patient, but patients may have contributed events to multiple subcategories. in VOYAGER- On Treatment Plus 2 Days
XARELTO Treatment schedule: XARELTO 2.5 mg twice daily or placebo. All patients received background therapy with aspirin 100 mg once daily. N=3256Placebo N=3248XARELTO vs. Placebo HR (95 % CI)
Parametern (%)Event rate %/yearn (%)Event rate %/year
CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft; CI: confidence interval; HR: hazard ratio; TIMI: Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction Bleeding Criteria
TIMI Major Bleeding (CABG/non-CABG)62 (1.9)0.9644 (1.4)0.671.4 (1.0, 2.1)
Fatal bleeding6 (0.2)0.096 (0.2)0.091.0 (0.3, 3.2)
Intracranial bleeding13 (0.4)0.2017 (0.5)0.260.8 (0.4, 1.6)
Clinically overt signs of hemorrhage associated with a drop in hemoglobin of ≥5 g/dL or drop in hematocrit of ≥15%46 (1.4)0.7124 (0.7)0.361.9 (1.2, 3.2)
Table 12: Other Adverse Reactions Adverse reaction with Relative Risk >1.5 for XARELTO versus comparator Reported by ≥1% of XARELTO-Treated Patients in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE Studies
Body System Adverse Reaction
EINSTEIN DVT StudyXARELTO 20 mg N=1718 n (%)Enoxaparin/VKA N=1711 n (%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain46 (2.7)25 (1.5)
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue24 (1.4)15 (0.9)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain50 (2.9)31 (1.8)
Muscle spasm23 (1.3)13 (0.8)
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness38 (2.2)22 (1.3)
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety24 (1.4)11 (0.6)
Depression20 (1.2)10 (0.6)
Insomnia28 (1.6)18 (1.1)
EINSTEIN PE StudyXARELTO 20 mg N=2412 n (%)Enoxaparin/VKA N=2405 n (%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus53 (2.2)27 (1.1)
Table 13: Other Adverse Drug Reactions Adverse reaction occurring any time following the first dose of double-blind medication, which may have been prior to administration of active drug, until two days after the last dose of double-blind study medication Reported by ≥1% of XARELTO-Treated Patients in RECORD 1–3 Studies
Body System Adverse ReactionXARELTO 10 mg N=4487 n (%)Enoxaparin Includes the placebo-controlled period of RECORD 2, enoxaparin dosing was 40 mg once daily (RECORD 1–3) N=4524 n (%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound secretion125 (2.8)89 (2.0)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity74 (1.7)55 (1.2)
Muscle spasm52 (1.2)32 (0.7)
Nervous system disorders
Syncope55 (1.2)32 (0.7)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus96 (2.1)79 (1.8)
Blister63 (1.4)40 (0.9)
Table 14: Bleeding Events in EINSTEIN Junior Study – Safety Analysis Set - Main Treatment Period These events occurred after randomization until 3 months of treatment (1 month for patients <2 years with central venous catheter-related VTE (CVC-VTE). Patients may have more than one event.
ParameterXARELTO Treatment schedule: body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO; randomized 2:1 (XARELTO: Comparator). N=329 n (%)Comparator Group Unfractionated heparin (UFH), low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), fondaparinux or VKA. N=162 n (%)
Major bleeding Defined as clinically overt bleeding associated with a decrease in hemoglobin of ≥2 g/dL, a transfusion of ≥2 units of packed red blood cells or whole blood, bleeding at a critical site, or with a fatal outcome.02 (1.2)
Clinically relevant non-major bleeding Defined as clinically overt bleeding, which did not meet the criteria for major bleeding, but was associated with medical intervention, unscheduled contact with a physician, temporary cessation of treatment, discomfort for the patient, or impairment of activities of daily life.10 (3.0)1 (0.6)
Trivial bleeding113 (34.3)44 (27.2)
Any bleeding119 (36.2)45 (27.8)
Table 15: Other Adverse Reactions Adverse reaction with Relative Risk >1.5 for XARELTO versus comparator. Reported in XARELTO-Treated Patients by ≥5% in EINSTEIN Junior Study
Adverse ReactionXARELTO N=329 n (%)Comparator Group N=162 n (%)
Pain in extremity23 (7)7 (4.3)
Fatigue The following terms were combined: fatigue, asthenia.23 (7)7 (4.3)
Table 16: Bleeding Events in UNIVERSE Study - Safety Analysis Set - On Treatment Plus 2 Days
ParameterXARELTO Treatment schedule: body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO or aspirin (approximately 5 mg/kg); randomized 2:1 (XARELTO: Aspirin). N=64 n (%)Aspirin N=34 n (%)
Major Bleeding Defined as clinically overt bleeding associated with a decrease in hemoglobin of ≥2 g/dL, a transfusion of the equivalent of ≥2 units of packed red blood cells or whole blood, bleeding at a critical site, or with a fatal outcome.1 (1.6)0
Epistaxis leading to transfusion1 (1.6)0
Clinically relevant non-major (CRNM) bleeding Defined as clinically overt bleeding, which did not meet the criteria for major bleeding, but was associated with medical intervention, unscheduled contact with a physician, temporary cessation of treatment, discomfort for the patient, or impairment of activities of daily life.4 (6.3)3 (8.8)
Trivial bleeding21 (32.8)12 (35.3)
Any bleeding23 (35.9)14 (41.2)
Table 17: Other Adverse Reactions Adverse reaction with Relative Risk >1.5 for XARELTO versus aspirin. Reported by ≥5% of XARELTO-Treated Patients in UNIVERSE Study (Part B)
Adverse ReactionXARELTO N=64 n (%)Aspirin N=34 n (%)
Cough10 (15.6)3 (8.8)
Vomiting9 (14.1)3 (8.8)
Gastroenteritis The following terms were combined: Gastroenteritis: gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis viral Rash: rash, rash maculo-papular, viral rash8 (12.5)1 (2.9)
Rash6 (9.4)2 (5.9)

Warnings & Cautions for Xarelto

Increased Risk of Thrombotic

Events after Premature Discontinuation Premature discontinuation of any oral anticoagulant, including XARELTO, in the absence of adequate alternative anticoagulation increases the risk of thrombotic events. An increased rate of stroke was observed during the transition from XARELTO to warfarin in clinical trials in atrial fibrillation patients. If XARELTO is discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding or completion of a course of therapy, consider coverage with another anticoagulant.

Risk of Bleeding

XARELTO increases the risk of bleeding, including in any organ, and can cause serious or fatal bleeding. In deciding whether to prescribe XARELTO to patients at increased risk of bleeding, the risk of thrombotic events should be weighed against the risk of bleeding. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss and consider the need for blood replacement.

Discontinue XARELTO in patients with active pathological hemorrhage. Concomitant use of other drugs that impair hemostasis increases the risk of bleeding. These include aspirin, P2Y 12 platelet inhibitors, dual antiplatelet therapy, other antithrombotic agents, fibrinolytic therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.

Concomitant use of drugs that are known combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors increases rivaroxaban exposure and may increase bleeding risk. Risk of Hemorrhage in Acutely Ill Medical Patients at High Risk of Bleeding Acutely ill medical patients with the following conditions are at increased risk of bleeding with the use of XARELTO for primary VTE prophylaxis: history of bronchiectasis, pulmonary cavitation, or pulmonary hemorrhage, active cancer (i.e., undergoing acute, in-hospital cancer treatment), active gastroduodenal ulcer in the three months prior to treatment, history of bleeding in the three months prior to treatment, or dual antiplatelet therapy. XARELTO is not for use for primary VTE prophylaxis in these hospitalized, acutely ill medical patients at high risk of bleeding.

Reversal of Anticoagulant Effect A specific agent to reverse the anti-factor Xa activity of rivaroxaban is not available. Because of high plasma protein binding, rivaroxaban is not dialyzable. Protamine sulfate and vitamin K are not expected to affect the anticoagulant activity of rivaroxaban.

Use of procoagulant reversal agents, such as prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC), activated prothrombin complex concentrate or recombinant factor VIIa, may be considered but has not been evaluated in clinical efficacy and safety studies. Monitoring for the anticoagulation effect of rivaroxaban using a clotting test (PT, INR or aPTT) or anti-factor Xa (FXa) activity is not recommended.

Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia or Puncture

When neuraxial anesthesia (spinal/epidural anesthesia) or spinal puncture is employed, patients treated with anticoagulant agents for prevention of thromboembolic complications are at risk of developing an epidural or spinal hematoma which can result in long-term or permanent paralysis. To reduce the potential risk of bleeding associated with the concurrent use of XARELTO and epidural or spinal anesthesia/analgesia or spinal puncture, consider the pharmacokinetic profile of XARELTO. Placement or removal of an epidural catheter or lumbar puncture is best performed when the anticoagulant effect of XARELTO is low; however, the exact timing to reach a sufficiently low anticoagulant effect in each patient is not known.

The next XARELTO dose should not be administered earlier than 6 hours after the removal of the catheter. If traumatic puncture occurs, delay the administration of XARELTO for 24 hours. Should the physician decide to administer anticoagulation in the context of epidural or spinal anesthesia/analgesia or lumbar puncture, monitor frequently to detect any signs or symptoms of neurological impairment, such as midline back pain, sensory and motor deficits (numbness, tingling, or weakness in lower limbs), bowel and/or bladder dysfunction.

Instruct patients to immediately report if they experience any of the above signs or symptoms. If signs or symptoms of spinal hematoma are suspected, initiate urgent diagnosis and treatment including consideration for spinal cord decompression even though such treatment may not prevent or reverse neurological sequelae.

Use in Patients with Renal Impairment Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Periodically assess renal function as clinically indicated (i.e., more frequently in situations in which renal function may decline) and adjust therapy accordingly. Consider dose adjustment or discontinuation of XARELTO in patients who develop acute renal failure while on XARELTO. Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of DVT and of PE In patients with CrCl <30 mL/min, rivaroxaban exposure and pharmacodynamic effects are increased compared to patients with normal renal function.

There are limited clinical data in patients with CrCl 15 to <30 mL/min; therefore, observe closely and promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss in these patients. There are no clinical data in patients with CrCl <15 mL/min (including patients on dialysis); therefore, avoid the use of XARELTO in these patients. Discontinue XARELTO in patients who develop acute renal failure while on treatment.

Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery In patients with CrCl <30 mL/min, rivaroxaban exposure and pharmacodynamic effects are increased compared to patients with normal renal function. Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients at Risk for Thromboembolic Complications Not at High Risk of Bleeding In patients with CrCl <30 mL/min, rivaroxaban exposure and pharmacodynamic effects are increased compared to patients with normal renal function. Pediatric Patients There are limited clinical data in pediatric patients 1 year or older with moderate or severe renal impairment (eGFR <50 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ); therefore, avoid the use of XARELTO in these patients.

There are no clinical data in pediatric patients younger than 1 year with serum creatinine results above 97.5 th percentile; therefore, avoid the use of XARELTO in these patients.

Use in Patients with Hepatic Impairment

No clinical data are available for adult patients with severe hepatic impairment. Avoid use of XARELTO in patients with moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment or with any hepatic disease associated with coagulopathy since drug exposure and bleeding risk may be increased. No clinical data are available in pediatric patients with hepatic impairment.

Risk of Pregnancy-Related Hemorrhage

In pregnant women, XARELTO should be used only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the mother and fetus. XARELTO dosing in pregnancy has not been studied. The anticoagulant effect of XARELTO cannot be monitored with standard laboratory testing.

Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms suggesting blood loss (e.g., a drop in hemoglobin and/or hematocrit, hypotension, or fetal distress).

Patients with Prosthetic Heart Valves On the basis of the GALILEO study, use of XARELTO is not recommended in patients who have had transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) because patients randomized to XARELTO experienced higher rates of death and bleeding compared to those randomized to an anti-platelet regimen. The safety and efficacy of XARELTO have not been studied in patients with other prosthetic heart valves or other valve procedures.

Acute PE in Hemodynamically Unstable Patients or Patients Who Require Thrombolysis or Pulmonary Embolectomy Initiation of XARELTO is not recommended acutely as an alternative to unfractionated heparin in patients with pulmonary embolism who present with hemodynamic instability or who may receive thrombolysis or pulmonary embolectomy.

Increased Risk of Thrombosis in Patients with Triple Positive Antiphospholipid Syndrome Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including XARELTO, are not recommended for use in patients with triple-positive antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). For patients with APS (especially those who are triple positive ), treatment with DOACs has been associated with increased rates of recurrent thrombotic events compared with vitamin K antagonist therapy.

Drug Interactions with Xarelto

General Inhibition and Induction Properties Rivaroxaban is a substrate of CYP3A4/5, CYP2J2, and the P-gp and ATP-binding cassette G2 (ABCG2) transporters, the latter also known as breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). Combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors increase exposure to rivaroxaban and may increase the risk of bleeding. Combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducers decrease exposure to rivaroxaban and may increase the risk of thromboembolic events.

Drugs that Inhibit Cytochrome P450 3A Enzymes and Drug Transport Systems Interaction with Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid concomitant administration of XARELTO with known combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole and ritonavir). Although clarithromycin is a combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inhibitor, pharmacokinetic data suggests that no precautions are necessary with concomitant administration with XARELTO as the change in exposure is unlikely to affect the bleeding risk. Interaction with Combined P-gp and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors in Patients with Renal Impairment XARELTO should not be used in patients with CrCl 15 to <80 mL/min who are receiving concomitant combined P-gp and moderate CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin) unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.

Drugs that Induce Cytochrome P450 3A Enzymes and Drug Transport Systems Avoid concomitant use of XARELTO with drugs that are combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampin, St. John's wort).

Anticoagulants and NSAIDs/Aspirin Coadministration of enoxaparin, warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel and chronic NSAID use may increase the risk of bleeding. Avoid concurrent use of XARELTO with other anticoagulants due to increased bleeding risk unless benefit outweighs risk. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss if patients are treated concomitantly with aspirin, other platelet aggregation inhibitors, or NSAIDs.

Pregnancy Safety for Xarelto

Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited available data on XARELTO in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. Use XARELTO with caution in pregnant patients because of the potential for pregnancy related hemorrhage and/or emergent delivery. The anticoagulant effect of XARELTO cannot be reliably monitored with standard laboratory testing.

Consider the benefits and risks of XARELTO for the mother and possible risks to the fetus when prescribing XARELTO to a pregnant woman. Adverse outcomes in pregnancy occur regardless of the health of the mother or the use of medications. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2–4% and 15–20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Pregnancy is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism and that risk is increased in women with inherited or acquired thrombophilias. Pregnant women with thromboembolic disease have an increased risk of maternal complications including pre-eclampsia.

Maternal thromboembolic disease increases the risk for intrauterine growth restriction, placental abruption and early and late pregnancy loss. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Based on the pharmacologic activity of Factor Xa inhibitors and the potential to cross the placenta, bleeding may occur at any site in the fetus and/or neonate. Labor or Delivery All patients receiving anticoagulants, including pregnant women, are at risk for bleeding and this risk may be increased during labor or delivery.

The risk of bleeding should be balanced with the risk of thrombotic events when considering the use of XARELTO in this setting. Data Human Data There are no adequate or well-controlled studies of XARELTO in pregnant women, and dosing for pregnant women has not been established. Post-marketing experience is currently insufficient to determine a rivaroxaban-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage.

In an in vitro placenta perfusion model, unbound rivaroxaban was rapidly transferred across the human placenta. Animal Data Rivaroxaban crosses the placenta in animals. Rivaroxaban increased fetal toxicity (increased resorptions, decreased number of live fetuses, and decreased fetal body weight) when pregnant rabbits were given oral doses of ≥10 mg/kg rivaroxaban during the period of organogenesis.

This dose corresponds to about 4 times the human exposure of unbound drug, based on AUC comparisons at the highest recommended human dose of 20 mg/day. Fetal body weights decreased when pregnant rats were given oral doses of 120 mg/kg during the period of organogenesis. In rats, peripartal maternal bleeding and maternal and fetal death occurred at the rivaroxaban dose of 40 mg/kg (about 6 times maximum human exposure of the unbound drug at the human dose of 20 mg/day).

Pediatric Use of Xarelto

Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of XARELTO have been established in pediatric patients from birth to less than 18 years for the treatment of VTE and the reduction in risk of recurrent VTE. Use of XARELTO is supported in these age groups by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of XARELTO in adults with additional pharmacokinetic, safety and efficacy data from a multicenter, prospective, open-label, active-controlled randomized study in 500 pediatric patients from birth to less than 18 years of age. XARELTO was not studied and therefore dosing cannot be reliably determined or recommended in children less than 6 months who were less than 37 weeks of gestation at birth; had less than 10 days of oral feeding, or had a body weight of less than 2.6 kg.

The safety and effectiveness of XARELTO have been established for use in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with congenital heart disease who have undergone the Fontan procedure. Use of XARELTO is supported in these age groups by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of XARELTO in adults with additional data from a multicenter, prospective, open-label, active controlled study in 112 pediatric patients to evaluate the single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetic properties of XARELTO and the safety and efficacy of XARELTO when used for thromboprophylaxis for 12 months in children with single ventricle physiology who had the Fontan procedure. Clinical studies that evaluated safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data support the use of XARELTO 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg tablets in pediatric patients.

For the XARELTO 2.5 mg tablets, there are no safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data to support the use in pediatric patients. Therefore, XARELTO 2.5 mg tablets are not recommended for use in pediatric patients. Although not all adverse reactions identified in the adult population have been observed in clinical trials of children and adolescent patients, the same warnings and precautions for adults should be considered for children and adolescents.

Contraindications for Xarelto

XARELTO is contraindicated in patients with: active pathological bleeding severe hypersensitivity reaction to XARELTO (e.g., anaphylactic reactions) Active pathological bleeding Severe hypersensitivity reaction to XARELTO

Overdosage Information for Xarelto

Overdose of XARELTO may lead to hemorrhage. Discontinue XARELTO and initiate appropriate therapy if bleeding complications associated with overdosage occur. Rivaroxaban systemic exposure is not further increased at single doses >50 mg due to limited absorption.

The use of activated charcoal to reduce absorption in case of XARELTO overdose may be considered. Due to the high plasma protein binding, rivaroxaban is not dialyzable. Partial reversal of laboratory anticoagulation parameters may be achieved with use of plasma products.

A specific agent to reverse the anti-factor Xa activity of rivaroxaban is not available.

Clinical Studies of Xarelto

Stroke Prevention in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

The evidence for the efficacy and safety of XARELTO was derived from R ivaroxaban O nce-daily oral direct factor Xa inhibition C ompared with vitamin K antagonist for the prevention of stroke and E mbolism T rial in A trial F ibrillation (ROCKET AF), a multi-national, double-blind study comparing XARELTO (at a dose of 20 mg once daily with the evening meal in patients with CrCl >50 mL/min and 15 mg once daily with the evening meal in patients with CrCl 30 to 50 mL/min) to warfarin (titrated to INR 2.0 to 3.0) to reduce the risk of stroke and non-central nervous system (CNS) systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). Patients had to have one or more of the following additional risk factors for stroke: a prior stroke (ischemic or unknown type), transient ischemic attack (TIA) or non-CNS systemic embolism, or 2 or more of the following risk factors: age ≥75 years, hypertension, heart failure or left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35%, or diabetes mellitus ROCKET AF was a non-inferiority study designed to demonstrate that XARELTO preserved more than 50% of warfarin's effect on stroke and non-CNS systemic embolism as established by previous placebo-controlled studies of warfarin in atrial fibrillation. A total of 14264 patients were randomized and followed on study treatment for a median of 590 days.

The mean age was 71 years and the mean CHADS 2 score was 3.5. There was a history of stroke, TIA, or non-CNS systemic embolism in 55% of patients, and 38% of patients had not taken a vitamin K antagonist (VKA) within 6 weeks at time of screening. At baseline, 37% of patients were on aspirin (almost exclusively at a dose of 100 mg or less) and few patients were on clopidogrel.

Patients randomized to warfarin had a mean percentage of time in the INR target range of 2.0 to 3.0 of 55%, lower during the first few months of the study. In ROCKET AF, XARELTO was demonstrated non-inferior to warfarin for the primary composite endpoint of time to first occurrence of stroke (any type) or non-CNS systemic embolism, but superiority to warfarin was not demonstrated. There is insufficient experience to determine how XARELTO and warfarin compare when warfarin therapy is well-controlled.

Table 19 displays the overall results for the primary composite endpoint and its components. Table 19: Primary Composite Endpoint Results in ROCKET AF Study (Intent-to-Treat Population) Figure 4 is a plot of the time from randomization to the occurrence of the first primary endpoint event in the two treatment arms. Figure 4: Time to First Occurrence of Stroke (any type) or Non-CNS Systemic Embolism by Treatment Group (Intent-to-Treat Population) Figure 5 shows the risk of stroke or non-CNS systemic embolism across major subgroups.

Figure 5: Risk of Stroke or Non-CNS Systemic Embolism by Baseline Characteristics in ROCKET AF Data are shown for all randomized patients followed to site notification that the study would end. (Intent-to-Treat Population) The efficacy of XARELTO was generally consistent across major subgroups. The protocol for ROCKET AF did not stipulate anticoagulation after study drug discontinuation, but warfarin patients who completed the study were generally maintained on warfarin. XARELTO patients were generally switched to warfarin without a period of coadministration of warfarin and XARELTO, so that they were not adequately anticoagulated after stopping XARELTO until attaining a therapeutic INR.

Few patients in ROCKET AF underwent electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. The utility of XARELTO for preventing post-cardioversion stroke and systemic embolism is unknown. Figure 4 Figure 5

Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis

(DVT) and/or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) EINSTEIN Deep Vein Thrombosis and EINSTEIN Pulmonary Embolism Studies XARELTO for the treatment of DVT and/or PE was studied in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE, multi-national, open-label, non-inferiority studies comparing XARELTO (at an initial dose of 15 mg twice daily with food for the first three weeks, followed by XARELTO 20 mg once daily with food) to enoxaparin 1 mg/kg twice daily for at least five days with VKA and then continued with VKA only after the target INR (2.0–3.0) was reached. Patients who required thrombectomy, insertion of a caval filter, or use of a fibrinolytic agent and patients with creatinine clearance <30 mL/min, significant liver disease, or active bleeding were excluded from the studies. The intended treatment duration was 3, 6, or 12 months based on investigator's assessment prior to randomization.

The mean age was approximately 57 years. About 73% and 92% of XARELTO-treated patients in the EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies, respectively, received initial parenteral anticoagulant treatment for a median duration of 2 days. Enoxaparin/VKA-treated patients in the EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies received initial parenteral anticoagulant treatment for a median duration of 8 days.

Aspirin was taken as on treatment concomitant antithrombotic medication by approximately 12% of patients in both treatment groups. Patients randomized to VKA had an unadjusted mean percentage of time in the INR target range of 2.0 to 3.0 of 58% in EINSTEIN DVT study and 60% in EINSTEIN PE study, with the lower values occurring during the first month of the study. In the EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies, 49% of patients had an idiopathic DVT/PE at baseline.

In the EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies, XARELTO was demonstrated to be non-inferior to enoxaparin/VKA for the primary composite endpoint of time to first occurrence of recurrent DVT or non-fatal or fatal PE. In each study the conclusion of non-inferiority was based on the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval for the hazard ratio being less than 2.0. Table 20: Primary Composite Endpoint Results For the primary efficacy analysis, all confirmed events were considered from randomization up to the end of intended treatment duration (3, 6 or 12 months) irrespective of the actual treatment duration.

If the same patient had several events, the patient may have been counted for several components. in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE Studies – Intent-to-Treat Population Event XARELTO 20 mg Treatment schedule in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies: XARELTO 15 mg twice daily for 3 weeks followed by 20 mg once daily; enoxaparin/VKA 18 17 Figures 6 and 7 are plots of the time from randomization to the occurrence of the first primary efficacy endpoint event in the two treatment groups in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies, respectively. Figure 6: Time to First Occurrence of the Composite of Recurrent DVT or Non-fatal or Fatal PE by Treatment Group (Intent-to-Treat Population) – EINSTEIN DVT Study Figure 7: Time to First Occurrence of the Composite of Recurrent DVT or Non-fatal or Fatal PE by Treatment Group (Intent-to-Treat Population) – EINSTEIN PE Study Figure 6 Figure 7

Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of DVT and/or PE EINSTEIN CHOICE Study XARELTO for reduction in the risk of recurrence of DVT and of PE was evaluated in the EINSTEIN CHOICE study, a multi-national, double-blind, superiority study comparing XARELTO (10 or 20 mg once daily with food) to 100 mg acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) once daily in patients who had completed 6 to 12 months of anticoagulant treatment for DVT and/or PE following the acute event. The intended treatment duration in the study was up to 12 months. Patients with an indication for continued therapeutic-dose anticoagulation were excluded.

Because the benefit-risk assessment favored the 10 mg dose versus aspirin compared to the 20 mg dose versus aspirin, only the data concerning the 10 mg dose is discussed below. A total of 2275 patients were randomized and followed on study treatment for a mean of 290 days for the XARELTO and aspirin treatment groups. The mean age was approximately 59 years.

In the EINSTEIN CHOICE study, 51% of patients had DVT only, 33% had PE only, and 16% had PE and DVT combined. In the EINSTEIN CHOICE study, XARELTO 10 mg was demonstrated to be superior to aspirin 100 mg for the primary composite endpoint of time to first occurrence of recurrent DVT or non-fatal or fatal PE. Table 21: Primary Composite Endpoint and its Components Results For the primary efficacy analysis, all confirmed events were considered from randomization up to the end of intended treatment duration (12 months) irrespective of the actual treatment duration.

The individual component of the primary endpoint represents the first occurrence of the event. in EINSTEIN CHOICE Study – Full Analysis Set Figure 8 is a plot of the time from randomization to the occurrence of the first primary efficacy endpoint event in the two treatment groups. Figure 8: Time to First Occurrence of the Composite of Recurrent DVT or Non-fatal or Fatal PE by Treatment Group (Full Analysis Set) – EINSTEIN CHOICE Study Figure 8

Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery XARELTO was studied in 9011 patients (4487 XARELTO-treated, 4524 enoxaparin-treated patients) in the RE gulation of C oagulation in OR thopedic Surgery to Prevent D VT and PE, Controlled, Double-blind, Randomized Study of BAY 59-7939 in the Extended Prevention of VTE in Patients Undergoing Elective Total Hip or Knee Replacement (RECORD 1, 2, and 3) studies. More than 82% of patients were White, 7% were Asian, and less than 2% were Black. The studies excluded patients undergoing staged bilateral total hip replacement, patients with severe renal impairment defined as an estimated creatinine clearance <30 mL/min, or patients with significant liver disease (hepatitis or cirrhosis).

In RECORD 1, the mean exposure duration (± SD) to active XARELTO and enoxaparin was days, respectively. After Day 13, oral placebo was continued in the enoxaparin group for the remainder of the double-blind study duration. The efficacy data for RECORD 1 and 2 are provided in Table 22.

In RECORD 3, the enoxaparin regimen was 40 mg once daily started 12 hours preoperatively. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of patients were female. Eighty-one percent (81%) of patients were White, less than 7% were Asian, and less than 2% were Black.

The efficacy data are provided in Table 23. Table 23: Summary of Key Efficacy Analysis Results for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery - Modified Intent-to-Treat Population

Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients at Risk for Thromboembolic Complications Not at High Risk of Bleeding The efficacy and safety of XARELTO for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients at risk for thromboembolic complications not at high risk of bleeding was evaluated in the MAGELLAN study ( M ulticenter, r A ndomized, parallel G roup E fficacy and safety study for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized medically i LL patients comparing rivaroxab aN with enoxaparin ). MAGELLAN was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group efficacy and safety study comparing XARELTO to enoxaparin, in the prevention of VTE in hospitalized acutely ill medical patients during the in-hospital and post-hospital discharge period. Eligible patients included adults who were at least 40 years of age, hospitalized for an acute medical illness, at risk of VTE due to moderate or severe immobility, and had additional risk factors for VTE.

The population at risk of VTE was required to have one or more of the following VTE risk factors, i.e. prolonged immobilization, age ≥75 years, history of cancer, history of VTE, history of heart failure, thrombophilia, acute infectious disease contributing to the hospitalization and BMI ≥35 kg/m 2. The causes for hospitalization included heart failure, active cancer, acute ischemic stroke, acute infectious and inflammatory disease and acute respiratory insufficiency. The major efficacy outcome in the MAGELLAN trial was a composite endpoint that included asymptomatic proximal deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in lower extremity, symptomatic proximal or distal DVT in the lower extremity, symptomatic non-fatal pulmonary embolism (PE), and death related to venous thromboembolism (VTE).

The mean age was 68.9 years, with 37.1% of the subject population ≥ 75 years. Table 24 shows the overall results from the prespecified, modified intent-to-treat (mITT) analysis for the efficacy outcomes and their components. Table 24: Efficacy Results at Day 35 (modified Intent-to-Treat) and at Day 10 (per protocol) in the MAGELLAN Study 159 153 Patients with bronchiectasis/pulmonary cavitation, active cancer, dual antiplatelet therapy or active gastroduodenal ulcer or any bleeding in the previous three months (19.4%) all had an excess of bleeding with XARELTO compared with enoxaparin/placebo.

Therefore, patients meeting these criteria were excluded from the following analyses presented below. Table 25 provides the efficacy results for the subgroup of patients not at a high risk of bleeding. Table 25: Efficacy Results at Day 35 (modified Intent-to-Treat) and at Day 10 (per protocol) in patients not at a high risk of bleeding in the MAGELLAN Study Patients at high risk of bleeding (i.e. bronchiectasis/pulmonary cavitation, active cancer, dual antiplatelet therapy or active gastroduodenal ulcer or any bleeding in the previous three months) were excluded. 107 112

Reduction of Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients with CAD The evidence for the efficacy and safety of XARELTO for the reduction in the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, or cardiovascular death in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) or peripheral artery disease (PAD) was derived from the double-blind, placebo-controlled C ardiovascular O utco M es for P eople using A nticoagulation S trategie S trial (COMPASS). Because the 5 mg dose alone was not superior to aspirin alone, only the data concerning the 2.5 mg dose plus aspirin are discussed below. Patients with established CAD or PAD were eligible.

Patients with CAD who were younger than 65 years of age were also required to have documentation of atherosclerosis involving at least two vascular beds or to have at least two additional cardiovascular risk factors (current smoking, diabetes mellitus, an estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL per minute, heart failure, or non-lacunar ischemic stroke ≥1 month earlier). Patients with PAD were either symptomatic with ankle brachial index <0.90 or had asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis ≥50%, a previous carotid revascularization procedure, or established ischemic disease of one or both lower extremities. Patients were excluded for use of dual antiplatelet, other non-aspirin antiplatelet, or oral anticoagulant therapies, ischemic, non-lacunar stroke within 1 month, hemorrhagic or lacunar stroke at any time, or eGFR <15 mL/min.

The mean age was 68 years and 21% of the subject population were ≥75 years. Of the included patients, 91% had CAD (and will be referred to as the COMPASS CAD population), 27% had PAD (and will be referred to as the COMPASS PAD population), and 18% had both CAD and PAD. Of the patients with CAD, 69% had prior MI, 60% had prior percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)/atherectomy/ percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and 26% had history of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) prior to study.

The mean duration of follow-up was 23 months. Relative to placebo, XARELTO reduced the rate of the primary composite outcome of stroke, myocardial infarction or cardiovascular death: HR p=0.00004. In the COMPASS CAD population, the benefit was observed early with a constant treatment effect over the entire treatment period (see Table 26 and Figure 10 ).

A benefit-risk analysis of the data from COMPASS was performed by comparing the number of CV events (CV deaths, myocardial infarctions and non-hemorrhagic strokes) prevented to the number of fatal or life-threatening bleeding events (fatal bleeds + symptomatic non-fatal bleeds into a critical organ) in the XARELTO group versus the placebo group. Compared to placebo, during 10,000 patient-years of treatment, XARELTO would be expected to result in 70 fewer CV events and 12 additional life-threatening bleeds, indicating a favorable balance of benefits and risks. The results in the COMPASS CAD population were consistent across major subgroups (see Figure 9 ).

Table 26: Efficacy results from COMPASS CAD Population intention to treat analysis set, primary analyses. Figure 9 Figure 10

Reduction of Risk of Major Thrombotic Vascular Events in Patients with PAD, Including Patients after Lower Extremity Revascularization due to Symptomatic PAD The efficacy and safety of XARELTO 2.5 mg orally twice daily versus placebo on a background of aspirin 100 mg once daily in patients with PAD were evaluated in the COMPASS study (n=4996) and will be referred to as the COMPASS PAD population. The efficacy and safety of XARELTO were also evaluated for the reduction in the risk of the composite endpoint of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, cardiovascular death, acute limb ischemia (ALI), and major amputation of a vascular etiology in patients undergoing a lower extremity infrainguinal revascularization procedure due to symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the double-blinded, placebo-controlled V ascular O utcomes stud Y of A SA alon G with rivaroxaban in E ndovascular or surgical limb R evascularization for peripheral artery disease (PAD) trial (VOYAGER). A total of 6,564 patients were equally randomized to XARELTO 2.5 mg orally twice daily vs placebo on a background therapy of aspirin 100 mg once daily.

Eligible patients included adults who were at least 50 years of age with documented moderate to severe symptomatic lower extremity atherosclerotic PAD who had a successful peripheral surgical procedure and/or endovascular procedure with or without clopidogrel (up to a maximum of 6 months was allowed; median duration of therapy was 31 days). Patients had either a prior history of limb revascularization with ankle brachial index ≤0.85 or no prior history of limb revascularization with ankle brachial index ≤0.80. Patients in need of dual antiplatelet for >6 months, or any additional antiplatelet other than aspirin and clopidogrel, or oral anticoagulant, as well as patients with a history of intracranial hemorrhage, stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), or patients with eGFR <15 mL/min were excluded.

The mean age was 67 years and 20% of the subject population was ≥75 years. Of the included patients, 35% had surgical revascularization, 47% had endovascular revascularization with clopidogrel, and 18% endovascular revascularization without clopidogrel. The median duration of follow-up was 30.8 months.

XARELTO 2.5 mg twice daily was superior to placebo in reducing the rate of the primary composite outcome of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, cardiovascular death, acute limb ischemia (ALI), and major amputation of a vascular etiology. The primary efficacy outcome and its components are provided in Table 27. The Kaplan-Meier plot for the primary efficacy outcome can be seen in Figure 11.

The secondary efficacy outcomes were tested for superiority in a prespecified, hierarchical order and the first five of seven endpoints were significantly reduced in the rivaroxaban treatment arm (see Table 27 ). Compared to placebo during 10,000 patient-years of treatment, XARELTO would be expected to result in 181 fewer primary outcome events and 29 more TIMI major bleeding events, indicating a favorable balance of benefits and risks. Figure 12 shows the risk of primary efficacy outcome across major subgroups.

Subgroup analyses must be interpreted cautiously, as differences can reflect the play of chance among a large number of analyses. The primary efficacy endpoint generally shows homogeneous results across subgroups. Table 27 provides the efficacy event rates for the prespecified endpoints in VOYAGER and similar endpoints in the COMPASS PAD population.

Table 27: Efficacy Results in Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism and Reduction in Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Pediatric Patients XARELTO for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and reduction in the risk of recurrent VTE was evaluated in the EINSTEIN Junior Phase 3 study, a multicenter, open-label, active-controlled, randomized study in 500 pediatric patients from birth to less than 18 years with confirmed VTE. Index VTE was classified as either central venous catheter-related VTE (CVC-VTE), cerebral vein and sinus thrombosis (CVST), and all other VTE including DVT and PE (non-CVC-VTE). Patients received initial treatment with therapeutic dosages of unfractionated heparin (UFH), low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), or fondaparinux for at least 5 days, and were randomized 2:1 to receive either body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO (exposures to match that of 20 mg daily dose in adults) or comparator group (UFH, LMWH, fondaparinux or VKA) for a main study treatment period of 3 months (or 1 month for children <2 years with CVC-VTE).

A diagnostic imaging test was obtained at baseline and at the end of the main study treatment. When clinically necessary, treatment was extended up to 12 months in total (or up to 3 months in total for children <2 years with CVC-VTE). Table 28 displays the primary and secondary efficacy results.

Symptomatic recurrent VTE or major bleeding events occurred in 4 of 335 children Thromboprophylaxis in Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease after the Fontan Procedure The efficacy and safety of XARELTO for thromboprophylaxis in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease who have undergone the Fontan procedure was evaluated in the UNIVERSE Phase 3 study. UNIVERSE was a prospective, open-label, active controlled, multicenter, 2-part study, designed to evaluate the single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetic properties of XARELTO (Part A), and to evaluate the safety and efficacy of XARELTO when used for thromboprophylaxis for 12 months compared with aspirin (Part B) in children 2 to 8 years of age with single ventricle physiology who had the Fontan procedure. Patients in Part B were randomized 2:1 to receive either body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO (exposures to match that of 10 mg daily dose in adults) or aspirin (approximately 5 mg/kg).

Patients with eGFR <30 ml/min/1.73 m 2 were excluded. In comparison, the median time to initiating aspirin was 24 (range 2–117) days. Table 29 displays the primary efficacy results.

Table 29: Efficacy Results in UNIVERSE Study – Full Analysis Set

Table 19: Primary Composite Endpoint Results in ROCKET AF Study (Intent-to-Treat Population)
XARELTOWarfarinXARELTO vs. Warfarin
EventN=7081 n (%)Event Rate (per 100 Pt-yrs)N=7090 n (%)Event Rate (per 100 Pt-yrs)Hazard Ratio (95% CI)
Primary Composite Endpoint The primary endpoint was the time to first occurrence of stroke (any type) or non-CNS systemic embolism. Data are shown for all randomized patients followed to site notification that the study would end.269 (3.8)2.1306 (4.3)2.40.88 (0.74, 1.03)
Stroke253 (3.6)2.0281 (4.0)2.2
Hemorrhagic Stroke Defined as primary hemorrhagic strokes confirmed by adjudication in all randomized patients followed up to site notification33 (0.5)0.357 (0.8)0.4
Ischemic Stroke206 (2.9)1.6208 (2.9)1.6
Unknown Stroke Type19 (0.3)0.218 (0.3)0.1
Non-CNS Systemic Embolism20 (0.3)0.227 (0.4)0.2
Table 20: Primary Composite Endpoint Results For the primary efficacy analysis, all confirmed events were considered from randomization up to the end of intended treatment duration (3, 6 or 12 months) irrespective of the actual treatment duration. If the same patient had several events, the patient may have been counted for several components. in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE Studies – Intent-to-Treat Population
EventXARELTO 20 mg Treatment schedule in EINSTEIN DVT and EINSTEIN PE studies: XARELTO 15 mg twice daily for 3 weeks followed by 20 mg once daily; enoxaparin/VKA [enoxaparin: 1 mg/kg twice daily, VKA: individually titrated doses to achieve a target INR of 2.5 (range: 2.0–3.0)]Enoxaparin/VKAXARELTO vs. Enoxaparin/VKA Hazard Ratio (95% CI)
EINSTEIN DVT StudyN=1731 n (%)N=1718 n (%)
Primary Composite Endpoint36 (2.1)51 (3.0)0.68 (0.44, 1.04)
Death (PE)1 (<0.1)0
Death (PE cannot be excluded)3 (0.2)6 (0.3)
Symptomatic PE and DVT1 (<0.1)0
Symptomatic recurrent PE only20 (1.2)18 (1.0)
Symptomatic recurrent DVT only14 (0.8)28 (1.6)
EINSTEIN PE StudyN=2419 n (%)N=2413 n (%)
Primary Composite Endpoint50 (2.1)44 (1.8)1.12 (0.75, 1.68)
Death (PE)3 (0.1)1 (<0.1)
Death (PE cannot be excluded)8 (0.3)6 (0.2)
Symptomatic PE and DVT02 (<0.1)
Symptomatic recurrent PE only23 (1.0)20 (0.8)
Symptomatic recurrent DVT only18 (0.7)17 (0.7)
Table 21: Primary Composite Endpoint and its Components Results For the primary efficacy analysis, all confirmed events were considered from randomization up to the end of intended treatment duration (12 months) irrespective of the actual treatment duration. The individual component of the primary endpoint represents the first occurrence of the event. in EINSTEIN CHOICE Study – Full Analysis Set
EventXARELTO 10 mg N=1,127 n (%)Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) 100 mg N=1,131 n (%)XARELTO 10 mg vs. Aspirin 100 mg Hazard Ratio (95% CI)
Primary Composite Endpoint13 (1.2)50 (4.4)0.26 (0.14, 0.47) p<0.0001
Symptomatic recurrent DVT8 (0.7)29 (2.6)
Symptomatic recurrent PE5 (0.4)19 (1.7)
Death (PE)01 (<0.1)
Death (PE cannot be excluded)01 (<0.1)
Table 22: Summary of Key Efficacy Analysis Results for Patients Undergoing Total Hip Replacement Surgery - Modified Intent-to-Treat Population
RECORD 1RECORD 2
Treatment Dosage and DurationXARELTO 10 mg once dailyEnoxaparin 40 mg once dailyRRR Relative Risk Reduction; CI = confidence interval, p-valueXARELTO 10 mg once dailyEnoxaparin Includes the placebo-controlled period of RECORD 2 40 mg once dailyRRR, p-value
Number of PatientsN=1513N=1473N=834N=835
Total VTE17 (1.1%)57 (3.9%)71% (95% CI: 50, 83), p<0.00117 (2.0%)70 (8.4%)76% (95% CI: 59, 86), p<0.001
Components of Total VTE
Proximal DVT1 (0.1%)31 (2.1%)5 (0.6%)40 (4.8%)
Distal DVT12 (0.8%)26 (1.8%)11 (1.3%)43 (5.2%)
Non-fatal PE3 (0.2%)1 (0.1%)1 (0.1%)4 (0.5%)
Death (any cause)4 (0.3%)4 (0.3%)2 (0.2%)4 (0.5%)
Number of PatientsN=1600N=1587N=928N=929
Major VTE Proximal DVT, nonfatal PE or VTE-related death3 (0.2%)33 (2.1%)91% (95% CI: 71, 97), p<0.0016 (0.7%)45 (4.8%)87% (95% CI: 69, 94), p<0.001
Number of PatientsN=2103N=2119N=1178N=1179
Symptomatic VTE5 (0.2%)11 (0.5%)3 (0.3%)15 (1.3%)
Table 23: Summary of Key Efficacy Analysis Results for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery - Modified Intent-to-Treat Population
RECORD 3
Treatment Dosage and DurationXARELTO 10 mg once dailyEnoxaparin 40 mg once dailyRRR Relative Risk Reduction; CI = confidence interval, p-value
Number of PatientsN=813N=871
Total VTE79 (9.7%)164 (18.8%)48% (95% CI: 34, 60), p<0.001
Components of events contributing to Total VTE
Proximal DVT9 (1.1%)19 (2.2%)
Distal DVT74 (9.1%)154 (17.7%)
Non-fatal PE04 (0.5%)
Death (any cause)02 (0.2%)
Number of PatientsN=895N=917
Major VTE Proximal DVT, nonfatal PE or VTE-related death9 (1.0%)23 (2.5%)60% (95% CI: 14, 81), p = 0.024
Number of PatientsN=1206N=1226
Symptomatic VTE8 (0.7%)24 (2.0%)
Table 24: Efficacy Results at Day 35 (modified Intent-to-Treat) and at Day 10 (per protocol) in the MAGELLAN Study
mITT: modified intent-to-treat; PP: per protocol; DVT: Deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; VTE: venous thromboembolism; CI: Confidence Interval; RR: Relative Risk
Events from Day 1 to Day 35, mITT analysis setXARELTO 10 mg N=2967 n (%)Enoxaparin 40 mg/placebo N=3057 n (%)RR (95% CI)
Primary Composite Endpoint at Day 35131 (4.4%)175 (5.7%)0.77 (0.62, 0.96)
Symptomatic non-fatal PE10 (0.3)14 (0.5)
Symptomatic DVT in lower extremity13 (0.4)15 (0.5)
Asymptomatic proximal DVT in lower extremity103 (3.5)133 (4.4)
VTE related death19 (0.6)30 (1.0)
Events from Day 1 to Day 10, PP analysis setXARELTO 10 mg N=2938 n (%)Enoxaparin 40 mg N=2993 n (%)RR (95% CI)
Primary Composite Endpoint at Day 1078 (2.7)82 (2.7)0.97 (0.71, 1.31)
Symptomatic non-fatal PE6 (0.2)2 (<0.1)
Symptomatic DVT in lower extremity7 (0.2)6 (0.2)
Asymptomatic proximal DVT in lower extremity71 (2.4)71 (2.4)
VTE related death3 (0.1)6 (0.2)
mITT analysis set plus all-cause mortalityN=3096 n (%)N=3169 n (%)RR (95% CI)
Other Composite Endpoint at Day 35266 (8.6)293 (9.2)0.93 (0.80, 1.09)
Symptomatic non-fatal PE10 (0.3)14 (0.4)
Symptomatic DVT in lower extremity13 (0.4)15 (0.5)
Asymptomatic proximal DVT in lower extremity103 (3.3)133 (4.2)
All-cause mortality159 (5.1)153 (4.8)
Table 25: Efficacy Results at Day 35 (modified Intent-to-Treat) and at Day 10 (per protocol) in patients not at a high risk of bleeding in the MAGELLAN Study Patients at high risk of bleeding (i.e. bronchiectasis/pulmonary cavitation, active cancer, dual antiplatelet therapy or active gastroduodenal ulcer or any bleeding in the previous three months) were excluded.
mITT: modified intent-to-treat; PP: per protocol; DVT: Deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; VTE: venous thromboembolism; CI: Confidence Interval; RR: Relative Risk
Events from Day 1 to Day 35, mITT analysis setXARELTO 10 mg N=2419 n (%)Enoxaparin 40 mg/placebo N=2506 n (%)RR (95% CI)
Primary Composite Endpoint at Day 3594 (3.9)143 (5.7)0.68 (0.53, 0.88)
Symptomatic non-fatal PE7 (0.3)10 (0.4)
Symptomatic DVT in lower extremity9 (0.4)10 (0.4)
Asymptomatic proximal DVT in lower extremity73 (3.0)110 (4.4)
VTE related death15 (0.6)26 (1.0)
Events from Day 1 to Day 10, PP analysis setXARELTO 10 mg N=2385 n (%)Enoxaparin 40 mg N=2433 n (%)RR (95% CI)
Primary Composite Endpoint at Day 1058 (2.4)72 (3.0)0.82 (0.58, 1.15)
Symptomatic non-fatal PE5 (0.2)2 (<0.1)
Symptomatic DVT in lower extremity6 (0.3)4 (0.2)
Asymptomatic proximal DVT in lower extremity52 (2.2)62 (2.5)
VTE related death2 (<0.1)6 (0.2)
mITT analysis set plus all-cause mortalityN=2504 n (%)N=2583 n (%)RR (95% CI)
Other Composite Endpoint at Day 35184 (7.3)225 (8.7)0.84 (0.70, 1.02)
Symptomatic non-fatal PE7 (0.3)10 (0.4)
Symptomatic DVT in lower extremity9 (0.4)10 (0.4)
Asymptomatic proximal DVT in lower extremity73 (2.9)110 (4.3)
All-cause mortality107 (4.3)112 (4.3)
Table 26: Efficacy results from COMPASS CAD Population intention to treat analysis set, primary analyses.
EventXARELTO Treatment schedule: XARELTO 2.5 mg twice daily vs placebo. All patients received aspirin 100 mg once daily as background therapy. N=8313Placebo N=8261Hazard Ratio (95% CI) XARELTO vs. placebo.
n (%)Event Rate (%/year)n (%)Event Rate (%/year)
CHD: coronary heart disease, CI: confidence interval; CV: cardiovascular; MI: myocardial infarction
Stroke, MI or CV death347 (4.2)2.2460 (5.6)2.90.74 (0.65, 0.86)
- Stroke74 (0.9)0.5130 (1.6)0.80.56 (0.42, 0.75)
- MI169 (2.0)1.1195 (2.4)1.20.86 (0.70, 1.05)
- CV death139 (1.7)0.9184 (2.2)1.10.75 (0.60, 0.93)
Coronary heart disease death, MI, ischemic stroke, acute limb ischemia299 (3.6)1.9411 (5.0)2.60.72 (0.62, 0.83)
- Coronary heart disease death Coronary heart disease death: death due to acute MI, sudden cardiac death, or CV procedure.80 (1.0)0.5107 (1.3)0.70.74 (0.55, 0.99)
- Ischemic stroke56 (0.7)0.3114 (1.4)0.70.49 (0.35, 0.67)
- Acute limb ischemia Acute limb ischemia is defined as limb-threatening ischemia leading to an acute vascular intervention (i.e., pharmacologic, peripheral arterial surgery/reconstruction, peripheral angioplasty/stent, or amputation).13 (0.2)0.127 (0.3)0.20.48 (0.25, 0.93)
CV death, CV death includes CHD death, or death due to other CV causes or unknown death. MI, ischemic stroke, acute limb ischemia349 (4.2)2.2470 (5.7)3.00.73 (0.64, 0.84)
All-cause mortality262 (3.2)1.6339 (4.1)2.10.77 (0.65, 0.90)
Table 27: Efficacy Results in VOYAGER (Intent-to-Treat Population) and COMPASS PAD
VOYAGERCOMPASS PAD
XARELTO N=3286Placebo N=3278Hazard Ratio (95% CI) XARELTO vs. placebo. p-value Two-sided p-valuesXARELTO N=2492Placebo N=2504Hazard Ratio (95% CI)
Outcome ComponentsEvent Rate (%/year)Event Rate (%/year)
Efficacy endpoints in COMPASS PAD were analysed according to the pre-specified endpoints in VOYAGER when applicable.
ALI=acute limb ischemia, CHD=coronary heart disease; CI=confidence interval, CV=cardiovascular; MI=myocardial infarction, VTE=venous thromboembolism.
5-Component Outcome (Major thrombotic vascular events) Major thrombotic vascular event is the composite of MI, ischemic stroke, CV death, ALI, and major amputation of a vascular etiology.6.88.00.85 (0.76, 0.96) p=0.00853.44.80.71 (0.57, 0.87)
MI1.71.90.88 (0.70, 1.12)1.11.50.76 (0.53, 1.09)
Ischemic Stroke Ischemic stroke for VOYAGER included stroke of uncertain/unknown etiology whereas COMPASS only included ischemic stroke.0.91.00.87 (0.63, 1.19)0.50.90.55 (0.33, 0.93)
CV death CV death includes Coronary Heart Disease death, or death due to other CV causes or sudden cardiac arrest and unknown death.2.52.21.14 (0.93, 1.40)1.41.70.82 (0.59, 1.14)
ALI2.03.00.67 (0.55, 0.82)0.40.80.56 (0.32, 0.99)
Major amputation of a vascular etiology Adjudicated events in VOYAGER and investigator reported events in COMPASS1.31.50.89 (0.68, 1.16)0.20.60.40 (0.20, 0.79)
VOYAGER Secondary Efficacy Outcomes Secondary outcomes for VOYAGER were tested sequentially.
MI, ischemic stroke, CHD death, CHD death includes death due to sudden cardiac death, MI, or coronary revascularization procedure ALI, and major amputation due to vascular etiology5.87.30.80 (0.71, 0.91) p=0.00082.84.20.66 (0.53, 0.83)
Unplanned index limb revascularization for recurrent limb ischemia Unplanned index limb revascularization for recurrent limb ischemia was not captured in COMPASS study.8.49.50.88 (0.79, 0.99) p=0.028N/AN/AN/A
Hospitalization for a coronary or peripheral cause of a thrombotic nature3.54.80.72 (0.62, 0.85) p<0.00011.72.90.58 (0.44, 0.77)
MI, ischemic stroke, all-cause mortality, ALI, and major amputation due to vascular etiology8.29.30.89 (0.79, 0.99) p=0.0294.86.00.80 (0.67, 0.96)
MI, all-cause stroke, CV death, ALI, and major amputation due to vascular etiology6.98.10.86 (0.76, 0.96) p=0.0103.44.90.70 (0.57, 0.86)
All-cause mortality4.03.71.08 (0.92, 1.27)2.83.10.91 (0.72, 1.16)
VTE events Investigator reported in VOYAGER and adjudicated events in COMPASS0.30.50.61 (0.37, 1.00)0.20.30.67 (0.30, 1.49)
Table 28: Efficacy Results in EINSTEIN Junior Study – Full Analysis Set
EventXARELTO Treatment schedule: body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO (exposures to match that of 20 mg daily dose in adults); randomized 2:1 (XARELTO: Comparator). N=335 n (%) (95% CI) Confidence intervals for incidence proportion were calculated by applying the method of Blyth-Still-Casella.Comparator Group Unfractionated heparin (UFH), low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), fondaparinux or VKA. N=165 n (%) (95% CI)XARELTO vs. Comparator Group Risk Difference (95% CI) Confidence intervals for difference in incidence proportions were calculated by unstratified exact method according to Agresti-Min using the standardized test statistic and inverting a two-sided test.XARELTO vs. Comparator Group Hazard Ratio (95% CI)
Primary efficacy outcome: Symptomatic recurrent VTE4 (1.2) (0.4%, 3.0%)5 (3.0) (1.2%, 6.6%)-1.8% (-6.0%, 0.6%)0.40 (0.11, 1.41)
Secondary efficacy outcome: Symptomatic recurrent VTE or asymptomatic deterioration on repeat imaging5 (1.5) (0.6%, 3.4%)6 (3.6) (1.6%, 7.6%)-2.1% (-6.5%, 0.6%)
Table 29: Efficacy Results in UNIVERSE Study – Full Analysis Set
Part A Part A: single arm; not randomizedPart B Part B: randomized 2:1 (XARELTO: Aspirin)
EventXARELTO N=12 n (%) (95% CI) Confidence intervals for incidence proportion were calculated by applying the method of Blyth-Still-Casella.XARELTO Treatment schedule: body weight-adjusted doses of XARELTO (exposures to match that of 10 mg daily dose in adults) or aspirin (approximately 5 mg/kg) N=64 n (%) (95% CI)Aspirin N=34 n (%) (95% CI)XARELTO vs. Aspirin Risk Difference (95% CI) Confidence intervals for difference in incidence proportions were calculated by unstratified exact method according to Agresti-Min using the standardized test statistic and inverting a two-sided test.
Primary efficacy outcome: any thrombotic event1 (8.3)1 (1.6)3 (8.8)-7.3%
(0.4%, 34.9%)(0.1%, 7.8%)(2.4%, 22.2%)(-21.7%, 1.1%)
Ischemic stroke001 (2.9)-2.9%
(0.0%, 23.6%)(0.0%, 5.6%)0.2%, 15.1%)(-16.2%, 2.9%)
Pulmonary embolism01 (1.6)01.6%
(0.0%, 23.6%)(0.1%, 7.8%)(0.0%, 9.0%)(-9.9%, 8.4%)
Venous thrombosis1 (8.3)02 (5.9)-5.9%
(0.4%, 34.9%)(0.0%, 5.6%)(1.1%, 18.8%)(-20.6%, -0.1%)

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