Dabigatran

Dabigatran is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. dabigatran is used when the atrial fibrillation is not caused by a heart valve problem.

Introduction #

Generic name: Dabigatran

Brand name: Pradaxa

Dosage form: oral capsule (110 mg; 150 mg; 75 mg)

Drug class: Thrombin inhibitors

Uses #

Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Benefits #

In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Dabigo 110mg Capsule is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. It will also prevent new ones from forming. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. This keeps your blood flowing freely around your body and makes it less likely that a clot will form inside a blood vessel. This can help prevent or reduce damage caused by stroke, clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body. You should take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.

Directions for use #

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dabigo 110mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works? #

Dabigo 110mg Capsule is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

Side effects #

Dabigatran may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Any bleeding that will not stop

• Headache, weakness, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out

• Easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums)

• Blood in your urine or stools, black or tarry stools

• Cough with bloody mucus or vomit that looks like coffee grounds

• Pink or brown urine

• Joint pain or swelling

• Heavy menstrual bleeding.

Common side effects of dabigatran may include:

• Stomach pain or discomfort

• Indigestion

• Nausea, diarrhea.

Warnings #

• Dabigatran can cause you to bleed more easily. Call your doctor at once if you have: bleeding gums, nosebleeds, heavy menstrual periods or abnormal vaginal bleeding, blood in your urine, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

• Many other drugs can increase your risk of bleeding when used with dabigatran. Tell your doctor about all medicines you have recently used.

• Dabigatran can cause a very serious blood clot around your spinal cord if you undergo a spinal tap or receive spinal anesthesia (epidural). Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking dabigatran.

• Do not stop taking dabigatran without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly can increase your risk of blood clot or stroke.