{"id":632359,"date":"2025-05-27T11:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632359"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:12:34","slug":"xarelto-vs-warfarin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/xarelto-vs-warfarin\/","title":{"rendered":"Xarelto vs. warfarin: Uses, cost, coverage, and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Xarelto<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>warfarin<\/span><\/a> are two prescription blood thinners that are used to prevent and treat blood clotting disorders. Xarelto is a brand-name medication, while warfarin is a generic. While they are used for similar conditions, Xarelto and warfarin work differently. Xarelto belongs to a class of drugs called <\/span>factor Xa inhibitors<\/span><\/a> and works by blocking factor Xa\u2014a protein in the blood\u2014to prevent the formation of blood clots. Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist that stops the production of clotting factors\u2014or proteins involved in blood clotting. This slows down the body\u2019s ability to form blood clots. Although both drugs are known as anticoagulants, or blood thinners, they have some major differences. In this article, we\u2019ll cover the main differences between Xarelto and warfarin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Xarelto vs. warfarin key differences<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

<\/td>\nWarfarin<\/b><\/td>\nXarelto<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drug class<\/b><\/td>\nVitamin K antagonist<\/span><\/td>\nFactor Xa inhibitor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brand\/generic status<\/b><\/td>\nGeneric<\/span><\/td>\nBrand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is the generic\/brand name?<\/b><\/td>\nCoumadin, Jantoven<\/span><\/td>\nRivaroxaban<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What form(s) does the drug come in?<\/b><\/td>\nTablet<\/span><\/td>\nTablet, oral suspension<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is the standard dosage?<\/b><\/td>\nVaries depending on INR blood test results<\/span><\/td>\n10 mg to 20 mg once daily or 2.5 mg twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How long is the typical treatment?<\/b><\/td>\nVaries<\/span><\/td>\nVaries<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Who typically uses the medication?<\/b><\/td>\nAdults<\/span><\/td>\nAdults and children<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Conditions treated by Xarelto and warfarin<\/span><\/h2>\n

Xarelto and warfarin have overlapping indications, however, Xarelto may be prescribed for other conditions as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Xarleto is FDA approved to:<\/span><\/p>\n