Here is the detailed information for Dabigatran Tablet 150 mg:
💊 Dabigatran – Tablet 150 mg
🔹 Description:
Dabigatran is an oral direct thrombin inhibitor used to reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions.
🔬 Nature / Drug Class:
- Nature: Anticoagulant
- Drug Class: Direct thrombin inhibitor (DOAC – Direct Oral Anticoagulant)
🎯 Purpose / Indications:
- Prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation
- Treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Post-operative thromboprophylaxis after major orthopedic surgeries (like hip/knee replacement)
✅ Advantages:
- No need for routine INR monitoring (unlike warfarin)
- Rapid onset and offset of action
- Fewer dietary restrictions compared to warfarin
- Available reversal agent (idarucizumab) in emergencies
- Oral tablet form – easy to administer
📦 Common Packaging:
- 150 mg tablets
- Typically packed in blister strips or bottles (varies by manufacturer)
- Often in packs of 10, 30, or 60 tablets
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions:
- Take with a full glass of water; do not crush or chew the capsule
- Contraindicated in severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min)
- Risk of bleeding – monitor for signs like unusual bruising, blood in stool/urine
- Avoid NSAIDs and other blood thinners unless advised
- Inform dentist or surgeon before any procedures
- Store in original packaging to protect from moisture – do not transfer to pill boxes