Dabigatran Etexilate
Information about Dabigatran Etexilate
Dabigatran Etexilate Uses
Dabigatran Etexilate is used for deep vein thrombosis, stroke prevention, heart attack, pulmonary embolism and stroke. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.
How Dabigatran Etexilate works
Dabigatran Etexilate is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
Common side effects of Dabigatran Etexilate
Nausea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Gastrointestinal bleeding, Dyspepsia, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Nosebleeds, Skin bleeding
Available Medicine for Dabigatran Etexilate
PradaxaBoehringer Ingelheim
₹356 to ₹7183 variant(s)
AfogatranTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹320 to ₹3983 variant(s)
DabistarLupin Ltd
₹240 to ₹3794 variant(s)
DablexaAbbott
₹356 to ₹3983 variant(s)
DabigatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹278 to ₹3503 variant(s)
DabiclotAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹266 to ₹3984 variant(s)
DabigzaGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹251 to ₹4625 variant(s)
DabitraEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹190 to ₹2903 variant(s)
DabilongMicro Labs Ltd
₹280 to ₹3562 variant(s)
DabifibMSN Laboratories
₹218 to ₹3083 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dabigatran Etexilate
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Dabigatran Etexilate increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g., football and wrestling).
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Dabigatran Etexilate temporarily.
- Your doctor may get a blood test done to check kidney function before starting treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
- You have been prescribed Dabigatran Etexilate to help prevent blood clots
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Unlike other similar medications, regular lab tests are not required (PT-INR).
- It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence, frequent dose changes are not required.
- Dabigatran Etexilate increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g., football and wrestling).
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
- Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Dabigatran Etexilate temporarily.