Dabirex 150 MG

Dabirex 150 Capsule contains dabigatran as an active ingredient. It is an anticoagulant medicine. It is used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis (formation of blood clots in the deep vein of your body, usually your legs) and pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the blood vessels of the lungs). It is also used for the prevention of stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation. It works by preventing the formation of a blood clot. Do not stop taking this medicine or miss a dose of this medicine without talking to your doctor. Continue to take Dabirex 150 Capsule even if you feel well. Make sure to refill your prescription before you run out of medication so that you will not miss a dose.

Uses of Dabirex 150 MG

Treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and prevention of related death.

To prevent recurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

To prevent blood clots in the brain (stroke) and other blood vessels in the body if you have a form of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation).

Contraindications of Dabirex 150 MG

If you have a known allergy to dabigatran etexilate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. If you have reduced kidney or liver function., bleeding disorder or have a disease that increases the risk of bleeding. If you are taking medicines to prevent blood clotting (e.g. warfarin, rivaroxaban, apixaban or heparin). If you are taking oral antifungals such as ketoconazole, cyclosporin (used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation), dronedarone (to treat abnormal heartbeat) and antiviral medicines such as glecaprevir and pibrentasvir.

Side effects of Dabirex 150 MG

Bleeding or bruising

Stomach ache

Feeling sick

Indigestion

Loose motions

Anaemia

Precautions and Warnings of Dabirex 150 MG

Pregnancy

Q:Can I take Dabirex 150 Capsule during pregnancy?

A:The effects of Dabirex Capsule on pregnancy and the growing child are not known. You should not take this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor advises you that it is safe to do so. Women of childbearing age should avoid becoming pregnant while taking this medicine

Breast Feeding

Q:Can I take Dabirex Capsule while breastfeeding?

A:You should not breastfeed while taking Dabirex Capsule.

Driving

Q:Can I drive if I have consumed Dabirex Capsule?

A:This medicine does not alter your driving abilities.

Alcohol

Q:Can I consume alcohol with Dabirex 150 Capsule?

A:There is no known interaction between alcohol and Dabirex Capsule. Discuss with your doctor if you drink too often. Heavy drinking while taking this medicine is dangerous and can increase the anticoagulant action of this medicine and make you more likely to bleed.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any bleeding disorder, bleeding in any part of your gut, ulcers, skin lesions.

You have had a surgical tissue removal (biopsy) in the past month.

You had an injury recently and still recovering from that (bone fracture, head injury or any injury requiring surgical treatment).

You have swelling or inflammation in the food pipe & stomach or stomach acid comes up to the food pipe.

Your kidneys and liver are not functioning properly.

Your weight is less than 50 kgs or you are an elderly person (+75 years).

You need to have an operation. You will be asked to stop taking this medicine for a while to avoid the risk of bleeding, Make sure you take Dabirex Capsule before and after the operation You are going to undergo an operation that involves a catheter or injection into your spinal column.in a cool, dry location.