Dabigo 75 mg Capsule

Dabigo 75 mg Capsule contains 75 mg of dabigatran etexilate in each capsule. It belongs to the anticoagulant, or blood thinner, class and is used to help prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Dabigo 75 mg Capsule may be prescribed to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with atrial fibrillation and for other clot-related conditions when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. Because it affects how easily blood clots, it must be used exactly as directed.

How it works: Dabigatran etexilate is converted in the body to dabigatran, which blocks thrombin, a key protein your blood needs to form clots. By lowering thrombin activity, each Dabigo 75 mg Capsule helps make clots less likely to form or grow.

Dabigo 75 mg Capsule is a lower-strength dabigatran option, and it is not the usual starting strength for every patient. A doctor may choose this 75 mg capsule for people who need a smaller dose because of age, kidney function, bleeding risk, or other medical factors. Compared with higher-strength dabigatran capsules, Dabigo 75 mg Capsule delivers less medicine per capsule, which can help the prescriber fine-tune therapy.

• Reduce stroke risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
• Treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treat pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Lower the risk of repeat DVT or PE
• Prevent clotting in selected patients when prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow the Dabigo 75 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not open, crush, or chew it.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has you on a regular schedule.
• You may take it with or without food, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Do not switch between capsule contents and any other dabigatran form without medical advice.
• Keep taking it exactly as prescribed even if you feel well, because blood clots may not cause symptoms right away.
• If a dose is missed, follow your prescriber’s instructions or the package directions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Dabigo 75 mg Capsule provides 75 mg of dabigatran etexilate. Depending on why it was prescribed and how your kidneys work, it may be taken once or twice daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule. The maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber and should not be changed on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Dabigatran Etexilate may include:

• Bruising more easily
• Bleeding from gums or nose
• Upset stomach
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

• Dabigo 75 mg Capsule can cause serious bleeding, so tell every healthcare professional that you take it before procedures or new medicines are started.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney problems, since this medicine is cleared by the kidneys and the dose may need to be adjusted.
• Do not stop Dabigo 75 mg Capsule suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, because stopping can raise the risk of a clot or stroke.
• Avoid adding aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other blood-thinning medicines unless your prescriber approves them.
• Limit alcohol if your clinician advises, because alcohol can increase bleeding risk and stomach irritation.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, liver disease, or bleeding disorders.
• If you fall or hit your head while taking this medicine, get medical advice right away even if you feel okay.

• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or edoxaban
• Antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, ketorolac, or diclofenac
• Strong P-gp inhibitors or inducers that can change dabigatran levels
• Some antiarrhythmics, antifungals, and antibiotics that may affect dabigatran exposure

Store Dabigo 75 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture, and do not remove the capsules until you are ready to take them.