Chinese name Ai Le Tuo

The dosage form of Tongxuetong is tablets. Tongxuetong can be taken with or without meals.

For the prevention of stroke caused by atrial fibrillation, the usual dose is 5 mg twice a day.

If used to prevent postoperative deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, the starting dose is 2.5 mg taken 12-24 hours after surgery, followed by 2.5 mg twice a day for 35 and 12 days for hip and knee replacements, respectively.

For deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, the starting dose is 10 mg twice a day and the maintenance dose is 5 mg twice a day.

Lower doses are used in patients with lower body weight or reduced kidney function.