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Introduction About DABIAC 150 CAPSULE
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE contains Dabigatran etexilate which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticoagulants. It is used to manage stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery.
It is also used to manage acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) and manages recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and /or pulmonary embolism (PE). This medicine is also used in children to manage blood clots and to manage blood clots from reoccurring.
Avoid taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE, if you currently have bleeding disorders, organ disease of the body that increases the risk of serious bleeding such as stomach ulcer, injury or bleeding in the brain, severely reduced kidney or liver function.
Before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have increased bleeding risks such as s bone fracture, head injury or any injury requiring surgical management, lung or heart problems.
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
The most common side effects of taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE are stomachache, indigestion, frequent loose or liquid bowel movements and or nausea. Consult your doctor if any of these above side effects gets worse.
Uses Of DABIAC 150 CAPSULE
It is used to:
- prevent stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation
- prevent venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery
- manage acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE)
- prevent recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and /or pulmonary embolism (PE)
- manage blood clots and to manage blood clots from reoccurring (in children)
How DABIAC 150 CAPSULE Works
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE works by blocking thrombin (blood central clotting agent) that results in the management of blood clots thereby managing the occurrence of stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
How to use DABIAC 150 CAPSULE
Take DABIAC 150 CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow DABIAC 150 CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of DABIAC 150 CAPSULE
Common
- bleeding (nose, stomach or bowel, from penis/vagina or urinary tract)
- stomachache
- indigestion
- frequent loose or liquid bowel movements
- nausea
Uncommon
- bleeding (joint, from or after an injury or after an operation, from piles, from the rectum or in the brain)
- haematoma, formation or bruising occurring after an operation
- coughing of blood or blood stained sputum
- allergic reactions
- sudden change in color and appearance of the skin
- itching
- ulcer in the stomach or bowel
- inflammation of the gullet and stomach
- reflux of gastric juice into the gullet
- vomiting
- wound secretion (liquid exuding from the surgical wound)
- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (liver or blood problems)
- difficulty in swallowing
Rare
- sign of allergic skin reaction such as skin rash notable for dark red, raised, itchy bumps
Stop taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of excessive bleeding such as exceptional weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, headache or unexplained swelling
- serious allergic reaction which causes difficulty in breathing or dizziness
How To Manage Side Effects
Dizziness:
Try to rest and relax and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Limit your consumption of alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Nausea and Vomiting:
Try to take DABIAC 150 CAPSULE with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Indigestion:
Try to have smaller and more frequent meals and eat slowly. Try to reduce consumption of tea, coffee, cola or alcohol and lose weight if you are obese. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Breastfeeding
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Driving and Using Machines
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE has no known effects to affect the ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Alcohol
Avoid Consumption of alcohol while taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE. Consult your doctor for advice.
Kidney
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with severely reduced kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Liver
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease or reduced liver function. Consult your doctor for advice before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Allergy
Do not take DABIAC 150 CAPSULE if you are allergic to Dabigatran etexilate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Lungs
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as pulmonary embolism (blood clot in lungs). Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Heart Disease
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you have received an artificial heart valve that requires permanent blood thinning. It should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as heart attack, bacterial endocarditis (infection in the heart). Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Others
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you:
- have bleeding problems
Before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you:
- have increased bleeding risk such as surgical tissue removal (biopsy), serious injury (bone fracture, head injury or any injury requiring surgical management), inflammation of the gullet or stomach, reflux of gastric juice into the gullet
- have symptoms of dehydration such as feeling thirsty and passing reduced amounts of dark-coloured (concentrated) or foaming urine
Use in pediatrics:
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is recommended for use in children and adolescents (from 8 to 18 years of age) to manage and reduce the risk of recurrence of blood clot disorder. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Use in geriatrics:
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is used with caution in elderly patients (aged 75 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- aspirin (medicines used to reduce fever and relieves mild to moderate pain)
- ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac (medicines used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain)
- warfarin, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol, heparin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor, rivaroxaban, acetylsalicylic acid (medicines used to reduce blood clotting)
- medicines to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
- medicines to manage abnormal heart beats (Ex. amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, verapamil)
- medicines used to manage organ rejection after transplantation (Ex. tacrolimus, cyclosporine)
- glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (used to manage hepatitis C)
- citalopram, dapoxetine, escitalopram fluoxetine, St. John’s wort, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran (used for depression)
- rifampicin or clarithromycin (used for bacterial infection)
- ritonavir (used for AIDS)
- medicines used for epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of DABIAC 150 CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Dabigatran etexilate |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Anticoagulants |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Prevent stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation, Venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery, Blood clot disorders |
| Dosage Forms | : | Capsule, Tablet |
More Information
- Keep the medicine out of reach in children
- Store DABIAC 150 CAPSULE at room temperature
FAQs About DABIAC 150 CAPSULE
What DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is used for?
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is used to manage stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery.
How should DABIAC 150 CAPSULE be taken?
Take DABIAC 150 CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow DABIAC 150 CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
What are the side effects of DABIAC 150 CAPSULE?
The most common symptoms of taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE are stomachache, indigestion , frequent loose or liquid bowel movements and nausea. Consult your doctor if any of these above side effects gets worse.
What happens if you stop taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE?
Do not stop taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE without talking to your doctor first, because the risk of developing a blood clot could be higher if you stop management too early. Consult your doctor if you have any queries regarding stopping the medicine.
Is DABIAC 150 CAPSULE safe to use in children?
DABIAC 150 CAPSULE is recommended for use in children and adolescents (from 8 to 18 years of age) to manage and reduce the risk of recurrence of blood clot disorder. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking DABIAC 150 CAPSULE.
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