Description

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners used to prevent and treat the risk of stroke, heart attack in patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm) by reducing blood clot formation. Besides this, it is also used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins), pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung), and to reduce the risk of clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. 

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE contains Dabigatran etexilate that works by inhibiting the production of clotting factor Xa, also called thrombin. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation. It makes the blood flow easily through the veins making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. Thus, DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE helps prevent blood clots thereby reducing the risk of heart attack/stroke.

Take DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience bleeding, anaemia (low number of red blood cells), nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE. Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own. Discontinuing DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE may worsen your condition and increase the risk of heart attack, and stroke.



Uses of DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE

Prevention of blood clot formation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism.

Medicinal Benefits

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE is primarily used to prevent and treat the risk of stroke and heart attack by reducing blood clot formation. Besides this, it also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE works by stopping the action of clotting factor (thrombin). This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation.

Directions for Use

Take DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE exactly as your doctor has prescribed it. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE

• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Bleeding
• Anaemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea