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About Bigatra 150mg Tablet

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners used to prevent and treat the risk of stroke, and 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 factors Xa also called thrombin. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clot 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, anemia (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 Bigatra 150mg Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits of Bigatra 150mg Tablet

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 the clotting factor (thrombin). This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clot 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.

Side Effects of Bigatra 150mg Tablet

• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Bleeding
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

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. DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE is not recommended for children less than 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established. If you have an artificial heart valve, stomach ulcer, kidney/liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE. You should inform the doctor that you are taking DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE if you are due to undergo surgery. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE may interact with medicines to reduce blood clotting (warfarin, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol, heparin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor, rivaroxaban), medicines to treat abnormal heartbeats  (amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, verapamil), medicines to treat fungal infections (ketoconazole, itraconazole), medicines to prevent organ rejection after transplantation (tacrolimus, cyclosporine) antiviral or HIV medicines (ritonavir, telaprevir, pibrentasvir), antibiotics (rifampicin, clarithromycin), pain reliever (aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac), antiepileptic drugs (carbamazepine, phenytoin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE should be used with caution in patients with kidney, liver, or bleeding problems, heart problems, and unstable blood pressure.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

PREGNANCY

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE. Your doctor will prescribe DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while taking DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

DRIVING

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

Let your doctor know if you have/had liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have/have kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.