Dabigatran etexilate STADA
This medicine helps prevent blood clots by thinning your blood.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Dabigatran etexilate mesilate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the typical dose is one 150 mg capsule taken twice a day. For those 80 years or older, or with certain risks, the dose is one 110 mg capsule taken twice a day. Children's dosage varies based on their weight and age.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water, with or without food. Do not break, chew, or open the capsule, as this increases the risk of bleeding.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is typically 300 mg (two 150 mg capsules) or 220 mg (two 110 mg capsules) in specific cases. Children's maximum daily dose is determined by their doctor based on weight and age.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Bleeding from the nose, stomach or intestines, penis/vagina, or urinary tract (including blood in urine making it pink or red), or under the skin (bruises).
- •Fewer red blood cells in the blood (may make you feel tired or weak).
- •Stomach or belly pain.
- •Indigestion.
- •Loose stools, diarrhea.
- •Nausea (feeling sick).
- •Increased liver enzymes (shown in blood tests).
- •Hair loss.
RARE
- •General bleeding (can occur in any part of the body).
- •Bleeding from hemorrhoids, rectum, or in the brain.
- •Bruising.
- •Coughing up blood or bloody saliva.
- •Fewer platelets in the blood (cells that help blood clot).
- •Allergic reactions like rash, itching, or sudden skin changes.
- •Stomach or intestinal ulcers (including ulcers in the esophagus).
- •Inflammation of the esophagus and stomach.
- •Heartburn or acid reflux.
- •Vomiting.
- •Difficulty swallowing.
- •Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).
- •Bleeding in a joint, from a surgical cut, an injury, injection site, or where a catheter enters a vein.
- •Fewer white blood cells (cells that fight infection).
- •Difficulty breathing or wheezing.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to dabigatran etexilate or any other ingredient in it.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney problems.
- Do not take this medicine if you are currently bleeding.
- Do not take this medicine if you have an organ injury that increases the risk of serious bleeding (e.g., stomach ulcer, brain injury or bleeding in the brain, or recent brain or eye surgery).
- Do not take this medicine if you have an increased tendency to bleed.
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- Do not take this medicine if you are taking other blood thinners (like warfarin, rivaroxaban, apixaban, or heparin), unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to.
- Do not take this medicine if you have an artificial heart valve that requires permanent blood-thinning treatment.
- If you experience bleeding that doesn't stop, or severe bleeding symptoms (like extreme weakness, tiredness, pale skin, dizziness, headache, or unexplained swelling), contact your doctor immediately.
- If you experience a severe allergic reaction with breathing difficulties or dizziness, contact your doctor immediately.