Pradaxa 110

BOEHRENGER INGELHEM

GENERIC NAME : DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE MESILATE

Composition: Dabigatran (110mg)

Treatment with Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule

Pradaxa Capsule is used for prevention of blood clots. It is used to prevent and treat blood clots forming in the legs, lungs, brain or heart.

Self Care Tips :

• Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
• Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).

Precautions :

The patient must take certain measures before and while using Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule PRto ensure proper treatment and avoid any unreasonable scenario. These include :-

• Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
• Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
• Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
• Pentasa 500 mg Tablet PR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
• Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
• Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

*Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Some of the side effects are :-

Bleeding

How Pradaxa Capsule works

Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

How to use Pradaxa Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pradaxa 110 mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.