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Dabigatran pill What kind of medication is this? DABIGATRAN has a role in reducing the risk of a blood clot developing as a result of platelets in your blood coming into contact with one another. Those who have a certain kind of cardiac rhythm issue can benefit from taking dabigatran because it lowers their chance of having a stroke and prevents blood clots from forming. In addition, dabigatran can be utilized to treat or prevent blood clots in the veins of your legs (a condition known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) as well as the veins in your lungs (pulmonary embolism, or PE). Before I start using this medication, what information is important for my physician to have? If you have an allergy to dabigatran, an artificial heart valve, or active bleeding as a result of surgery, an injury, or another reason, you should not use dabigatran. You have kidney disease (especially if you also take dronedarone or ketoconazole); you take certain other medicines that can increase bleeding risk, such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), heparin, prasugrel, warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); you take an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) on a regular basis, sucralfate; you have recently or recurring bleeding in your stomach or If you get a spinal tap or are given spinal anesthesia while taking dabigatran, you run the risk of developing an extremely dangerous blood clot around your spinal cord (epidural). If you have a history of spinal surgery or repeated spinal taps; if you have recently undergone a spinal tap or epidural anesthesia; if you are currently taking an NSAID (such as Advil, Aleve, or Motrin); or if you are taking any other medications to treat or prevent blood clots, you may be at an increased risk of developing this type of blood clot, which has the potential to cause permanent paralysis. Tell your doctor if you have renal illness, a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, or if you are over the age of 75. This will allow your doctor to determine whether or not dabigatran is safe for you to use. It is unknown whether or not this medication may cause harm to an unborn child if it is used during pregnancy. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or if you want to become pregnant in the near future. It is unknown whether dabigatran is excreted into breast milk or whether it might cause damage to a baby who is being breastfed. If you are breastfeeding a child, you should let your doctor know about it. What is the correct way to take this medication? Always make sure to follow all of the instructions on the label of your medication. Do not use this medication in greater or lower doses than indicated, nor for a longer period of time than specified. Always remember to take your medication with a full glass of water. You can take dabigatran with or without food depending on your preference. It is important not to chew, break, crush, or otherwise open a dabigatran capsule. Take the tablet in its whole. Because dabigatran prevents your blood from coagulating (clotting) in order to prevent unwanted blood clots, this medicine can also make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury such as falling or bumping your head. This is because dabigatran prevents your blood from clotting in order to prevent unwanted blood clots. If you have any bleeding that will not stop, call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room if you have fallen, hit your head, or are experiencing any other type of injury. If you have taken dabigatran within the previous 12 hours and are scheduled for any sort of medical test or treatment, including surgery, dental work, or any other type of medical test or treatment, make sure to inform the doctor or dentist in advance. Before undergoing surgery or any other type of medical treatment, it is possible that you will be required to temporarily stop taking dabigatran. You should never stop taking dabigatran without first seeing your physician. When you stop using the medicine, your chance of having a stroke goes up. In the case that you are unable to continue taking dabigatran, your physician may suggest that you switch to a different anticoagulant prescription. Before beginning and periodically while you are receiving therapy with dabigatran, your kidney function may be evaluated using blood tests. Maintain the capsules in their original packaging, whether that is the container or the blister pack. It is imperative that dabigatran capsules not be placed in a daily pill box or any other type of pill organizer. Do not open more than one bottle of this medicine at a time if you have been given a supply of more than 30 days' worth of it at once. Do not start a new bottle until all of the capsules in the previous container have been consumed. Keep at room temperature and away from heat and moisture when storing. Retain each capsule in its respective bottle or blister pack until it is time for you to take the medication. While not in use, ensure that the cap is securely fastened on the bottle. If it has been more than four months since you first opened the container, you should throw away any capsules that have not been used. When the date printed on the blister pack's label as the expiration date has passed, the capsules contained within the pack should be discarded. What should I do if I forget a dose? If it has been less than six hours since you were supposed to take your medication, go ahead and administer the missing dosage as soon as you recall it. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dosage, you should skip the dose that you missed. It is not necessary to take additional medication in order to make up for a missed dosage. For optimal protection against stroke, you should take all of your scheduled doses of dabigatran. What other substances could react with this medication? Before you take dabigatran, tell your doctor if you are also taking rifampin (Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane, Rifadin). In fact, you should tell your doctor about all of your current medicines and any you start or stop using, particularly other medicines used to treat or prevent blood clots, such as: abciximab, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, eptifibatide, tic This list does not contain everything. There is a possibility that dabigatran will interact negatively with other medications, such as prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and herbal treatments. This drug guide does not provide a description of all potentially harmful interactions. What side effects should I be on the lookout for when using this medication? If you have an artificial heart valve or if you have any current bleeding as a result of surgery, an injury, or any other reason, you should not take dabigatran. Because dabigatran prevents your blood from coagulating (clotting) in order to prevent unwanted blood clots, this medicine can also make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury such as falling or bumping your head. This is because dabigatran prevents your blood from clotting in order to prevent unwanted blood clots. Steer clear of any actions that can raise your chances of getting cut or bleeding out. If you have bleeding that won't stop, either consult your primary care physician or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. If you have a genetic spinal defect, if you have a spinal catheter in place, if you have a history of spinal surgery or repeated spinal taps, or if you are also using other drugs that can affect blood clotting, then receiving a spinal tap or receiving spinal anesthesia (epidural) while taking dabigatran can cause a very serious blood clot around your spinal cord. This is especially true if you also take other medications that can affect blood clotting. This particular blood clot can result in paralysis that is either temporary or permanent. If you are experiencing back discomfort, tingling or muscular weakness in your lower body, loss of bladder or bowel control, or any other symptoms consistent with a spinal cord blood clot, you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never stop taking dabigatran without first seeing your physician. When you stop using the medicine, your chance of having a stroke goes up. What potential negative reactions may I have to this medication? You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives; chest discomfort or tightness; wheezing; difficulty breathing; swelling of the cheeks, lips, tongue, or neck; anaphylaxis. If you are experiencing back discomfort, numbness or muscular weakness in your lower body, or loss of bladder or bowel control, you should also seek emergency medical assistance as soon as possible. If you have any bleeding that will not stop, a headache, weakness, dizziness, or the feeling like you might pass out; easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin; blood in your urine or stools; black or tarry stools; coughing up blood or vomiting that looks like coffee grounds; pink or brown urine; joint pain or swelling; or heavy menstrual bleeding, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. Stomach pain or discomfort, indigestion, or heartburn are examples of common adverse effects that might occur. This list of potential adverse effects is not exhaustive; additional symptoms may also surface. Where exactly may I store my medication? Keep at room temperature and away from heat and moisture when storing. Retain each capsule in its respective bottle or blister pack until it is time for you to take the medication. While not in use, ensure that the cap is securely fastened on the bottle.