Dabigatran etexilate Viatris
This medicine, Dabigatran etexilate Viatris, helps prevent blood clots by blocking a substance in your blood that forms clots.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
75 mg
Active Ingredient
Dabigatran etexilate mesilate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the typical dose is 220 mg once a day (two 110 mg capsules). If you have kidney problems, are over 75, or take certain other medicines, the dose is usually 150 mg once a day. For children, the dose depends on their weight and age.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not break, chew, or open the capsule, as this can increase the risk of bleeding. You can take it with or without food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose, which varies depending on your condition, age, and kidney function.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •A lower amount of a substance in red blood cells (hemoglobin).
- •Abnormal liver test results.
- •Bruising.
- •Nosebleeds.
- •Acid reflux (heartburn).
- •Nausea.
- •Vomiting.
- •Diarrhea or loose stools.
- •Indigestion.
- •Hair loss.
- •Increased liver enzymes.
- •Allergic skin rash (itchy, red bumps).
RARE
- •Bleeding, including from wounds, injection sites, joints, rectum, genitals, urinary tract (with pink or red urine), or in the brain.
- •Severe allergic reactions, such as trouble breathing, dizziness, or swelling of the face or throat.
- •Stomach or intestinal ulcers (including in the esophagus).
- •Inflammation of the esophagus and stomach.
- •Stomach or abdominal pain.
- •Difficulty swallowing.
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice).
- •Decreased white blood cells (cells that fight infections).
- •Blood in stool (detected by lab tests).
- •Itching.
- •Coughing up blood.
- •Fluid leaking from surgical wounds.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to dabigatran etexilate or any other ingredient.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney problems or are currently bleeding.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a condition that increases your risk of severe bleeding (e.g., stomach ulcer, brain injury).
- Do not take this medicine if you are taking other blood-thinning medicines, unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a mechanical heart valve.
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- If you need surgery or a spinal procedure, your doctor will temporarily stop this medicine. It is very important to follow your doctor's instructions exactly before and after.
- If you fall or get injured during treatment, especially hitting your head, contact your doctor immediately as there is an increased risk of bleeding.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones.