Pradaxa 150mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It helps prevent and treat blood clots. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart.
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is a medicine which makes your blood flow more easily. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation). It reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. Side effect of this medicine is that you can bleed too easily. Hence, it is advisable to use it with utmost care in conditions involving increased risk of bleeding. Unlike other anti-coagulants, regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine.
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is a medicine which makes your blood flow more easily. It prevents and treats clot formation in the veins of your legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used in patients with irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation). It reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. Side effect of this medicine is that you can bleed too easily. Hence, it is advisable to use it with utmost care in conditions involving increased risk of bleeding. Unlike other anti-coagulants, regular blood test (PT-INR) is not required while taking this medicine.
Uses of Pradaxa Capsule
- Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
Benefits of Pradaxa Capsule
In Treatment and prevention of Blood clots
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is a type of medicine known as an anticoagulant. Although it does not “dissolve” blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. It will also prevent new ones from forming. It works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. This keeps your blood flowing freely around your body and makes it less likely that a clot will form inside a blood vessel. This can help prevent or reduce damage caused by stroke, clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). It can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body. You should take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to help this medicine be effective.
Side effects of Pradaxa Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Pradaxa
- Nausea
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Dyspepsia
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nosebleeds
- Skin bleeding
How to use Pradaxa Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Pradaxa 150mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pradaxa 150mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pradaxa 150mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pradaxa 150mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Pradaxa Capsule?
If you missed a dose of Pradaxa 150mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible on the same day. The missed dose should be skipped if it cannot be taken at least 6 hours before the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Pradaxa 150mg 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 and wrestling).
- If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Pradaxa 150mg Capsule 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzimidazole derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Direct thrombin inhibitor- oral
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Pradaxa 150mg Capsule
Twice A Day
88%
Once A Day
11%
What are you using Pradaxa Capsule for?
Deep vein thr*
75%
Pulmonary emb*
25%
*Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Pradaxa 150mg Capsule?
Gastritis
50%
No Side Effec*
50%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
When should I take Pradaxa 150mg Capsule?
Mostly, Pradaxa 150mg Capsule is suggested to be taken twice daily at the same time each day. The two doses should be taken at a gap of about 12 hours.
Can I drink alcohol with Pradaxa 150mg Capsule?
Taking alcohol while taking Pradaxa 150mg Capsule can increase the effect of this medicine, thereby increasing the chance of bleeding. Regular intake of alcohol can lead to a gastric ulcer which might again cause bleeding. So, it is better to avoid alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Do consult your doctor if any such episode of bleeding occurs.
Can Pradaxa 150mg Capsule cause hair loss?
As compared to other blood-thinning medications, Pradaxa 150mg Capsule does not usually cause hair loss. However, there do exist some rare reports of hair loss associated with Pradaxa 150mg Capsule. Consult your doctor if you face hair loss while taking Pradaxa 150mg Capsule to rule out any other causes of hair loss.
When will I feel better after taking Pradaxa 150mg Capsule?
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Pradaxa 150mg Capsule. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
Does Pradaxa 150mg Capsule affect the liver?
Unlike other anticoagulants, Pradaxa 150mg Capsule usually does not affect the functioning of the liver. But long-term use of Pradaxa 150mg Capsule may increase the chances of mild liver injury in patients with elevated liver enzymes. However, the overall chances of developing any such problem are lower than other anticoagulants. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease before starting this medicine.
How should I store Pradaxa 150mg Capsule?
Pradaxa 150mg Capsule should be stored at room temperature between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Store the medicine at a dry place and protect the capsules from moisture. Close the bottle tightly after use and keep it out of the reach of children. Once the bottle is opened, it should be used within 4 months. If unused within 4 months, please discard them safely.
Can the use of Pradaxa 150mg Capsule increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Pradaxa 150mg Capsule increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
Who should not take Pradaxa 150mg Capsule?
People experiencing any unusual bleeding or people allergic to Pradaxa 150mg Capsule should not take it. Pradaxa 150mg Capsule should also be avoided by people with artificial (prosthetic) heart valves. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have ever had or plan to have a valve in your heart replaced.
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