Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

Generic Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

Dabigatran (Pradaxa) is an anticoagulant that works by blocking a clotting protein called thrombin in the blood. This helps to stop clots from forming and keeps blood flowing smoothly in the body. To reduce your chances of stroke and blood clots if you have atrial fibrillation, which is a type of irregular heartbeat. To treat blood clots in your legs (deep vein thrombosis, also called DVT) and lungs (pulmonary embolism, also called PE). You have a history of DVT and PE, and you are at high risk for blood clots. Prevention of DVT and PE following hip replacement surgery.

Dabigatran Information :

Uses :

The Pradaxa capsule is a blood thinner or anticoagulant. It aids in the treatment and prevention of blood clots. It lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. It cures and prevents clots from forming in your heart, brain, lungs, and legs.

Pradaxa capsules are frequently used to reduce clot development in people with atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart beat. Additionally, it lowers the risk of blood clots in patients who have had hip or knee replacement surgery. It is ideal to take these at the same time every day, however you can take them with or without food. In certain situations, you might need to take this medication for the rest of your life. Without your doctor’s advice, don’t stop taking it or alter the dosage. It may rapidly increase your risk of thrombosis (the development of a blood clot inside a blood artery), heart attack, or stroke. Making lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, maintaining a nutritious diet, exercising frequently, and decreasing weight if necessary, can lower your risk of blood clots.

Precautions & Warnings :

Please let your doctor know if you have a history of allergies to Dabigatran Etexilate Mesilate or any other medications. Conditions such as blood disorders and kidney illness should not be treated with dabigatran etexilate mesilate. It is recommended that you speak with a doctor before taking Dabigatran Etexilate Mesilate if you are pregnant or nursing a baby. Children under the age of eighteen should not be given dabigatran etexilate mesilate. There are no known effects of dabigatran etexilate mesilate on one’s capacity to operate machinery. You should refrain from drinking alcohol while using Dabigatran Etexilate Mesilate because it may make bleeding more likely.

Side Effects :

The following is a brief summary of some of the mild side effects that oral Dabigatran tablets may have. Consult your physician or pharmacist, or review the prescribing information for Dabigatran oral tablet, to find out about additional mild side effects.

Dabigatran oral tablet mild side effects that have been documented include

• Indigestion
• Upset stomach
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Many medications have mild side effects that usually go away in a few days or weeks. Consult your physician or pharmacist, though, if they start to cause you problems.

Interactions :

Etexilate of Dabigatran Other blood thinners such as warfarin, phenprocoumon, heparin, acenocoumarol, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, prasugrel, acetylsalicylic acid, and rivaroxaban may interact with mesilate. Pain relievers (acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, diclofenac), antifungal medications (ketoconazole, itraconazole), heart disease medications (amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, verapamil), antibiotics (rifampicin, clarithromycin), antiviral/HIV medications (ritonavir), and medications for fit disorder/epilepsy (carbamazepine, phenytoin).

Dabigatran Etexilate Mesilate should not be used in patients with a bleeding disorder, heart disease, and kidney disease.

Overdose :

If someone has overdosed and is experiencing severe symptoms, such as unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, call 911. If not, immediately contact a poison control center.

Missed Dose : 

Try to take it at the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage :

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.