• Brand name (Generic name): Pradaxa Film-Coated Tablet (Dabigatran)
• Dosage Forms: 110mg / 150mg
• Dabigatran Tablet Description:
• 110 mg: light blue opaque cap and opaque body imprinted in black with "R110".
• 150 mg: light blue opaque cap/ cream-colored opaque body imprinted in black with "R150".
• Mechanism of action : direct oral anticoagulant, prevent blood clot formation.

Dosage and Administration

• Take one tablet by mouth twice daily, with or without food.
• Swallow the capsule whole without opening, crushing, chewing, or emptying its contents, as these actions may alter the pharmacokinetics and increase systemic exposure to the drug.
• The duration of treatment should be adjusted based on individual clinical conditions. In general, anticoagulant therapy should be continued until you are no longer at risk for thromboembolic events.

What to do if you miss a dose: (Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.)

• If you remember within 6 hours of your scheduled time, take the missed dose immediately and then take your usual dose at the regularly scheduled time. If it has been more than 6 hours, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your regular scheduled time.

Storage

• Store in a well-closed, airtight container at room temperature (15–30°C). Keep in a dry place, protected from direct light and moisture.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Possible Adverse Reactions

If you experience any of the following unusual bleeding or symptoms, please inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately:

• Anemia, swelling or discomfort, persistent bleeding from wounds lasting more than 15 to 30 minutes, increased menstrual or vaginal bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding gums when brushing teeth, blood in urine or stools (including black, tarry stools), coughing up blood, easy bruising or purpura, headache, dizziness or weakness, allergic reactions.

Special Medication Instructions

• Do not share Pradaxa with others, even if they have similar symptoms.
• Pradaxa must be taken at the prescribed dose and at the same time each day.
• Do not alter the dosage or stop taking Pradaxa unless directed by your physician. Sudden discontinuation may increase the risk of stroke.
• Please inform all healthcare providers, including your doctors, pharmacists, and dentists, that you are taking Pradaxa.
• If you are scheduled to undergo surgery, tooth extraction, or invasive procedures in the near future, please consult your physician to determine whether you need to temporarily stop Pradaxa.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have severe renal impairment, bleeding disorders, gastric ulcers, or are scheduled for spinal surgery, please inform your physician before using Pradaxa.
• Be cautious of bleeding when engaging in activities that may cause injury.
• Do not take any medications, dietary supplements, or herbal products on your own—especially anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers, aspirin, platelet aggregation inhibitors, other antithrombotic agents, or St. John's Wort. Please inform your physician if you need to use any of these.

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