Some studies show that zinc may help reduce the duration of a cold if taken right away, says Yeung. Zinc helps regulate the immune system, build and maintain lean body mass and heal wounds.. Yeung says foods high in zinc include oysters, red meat, eggs, fortified cereal, beans and pumpkin seeds.
A blood clot in the brain can cause a. stroke. Rivaroxaban lowers the chance. of clots forming and causing a stroke. Rivaroxaban is also used to treat clots that have already formed in the. veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) , or in your lungs (pulmonary. embolism), and to lower the risk of clots forming again.actor Xa is the clotting factor that rivaroxaban blocks. This prevents the clot from forming. Rivaroxaban can help stop clots from forming and can keep clots from getting larger, but it does not break up clots that are there already.
As well as its needed effects, rivaroxaban (the active ingredient contained in Xarelto) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention. If any of the following side effects occur while taking rivaroxaban, check with your doctor immediately: