Dabistar 150 Capsule

Dabistar 150 Capsule is a prescription anticoagulant that contains dabigatran etexilate 150 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the blood thinner class and is used to help prevent harmful blood clots and lower the risk of stroke in certain patients. Dabistar 150 Capsule is also used to treat and help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in appropriate patients under medical supervision.

How it works: Dabigatran etexilate is a prodrug that the body converts to dabigatran after you swallow the capsule. Dabigatran blocks thrombin, a key clotting protein, which helps keep blood from clotting too easily.

Dabistar 150 Capsule is the 150 mg strength, which is a full adult-strength capsule and is not a lower starter dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this range, this product fits the maintenance dosing your doctor selects when the 150 mg capsule is appropriate for your condition and kidney function. A clinician may choose Dabistar 150 Capsule when a standard higher-strength dabigatran dose is needed for clot prevention or treatment.

• Reduce stroke risk in non-valvular atrial fibrillation
• Treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treat pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Help prevent DVT and PE from coming back

• Swallow Dabistar 150 Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not open, crush, chew, or empty the capsule.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually at the same times each day.
• You may take it with or without food, but take it consistently the same way each day.
• Keep the capsule in its original packaging until you are ready to take it; do not transfer it to another pill container if possible.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not stop Dabistar 150 Capsule on your own, because stopping can raise the risk of a clot or stroke.

Each Dabistar 150 Capsule provides dabigatran etexilate 150 mg. Depending on why it is prescribed, it is commonly taken twice daily, but your doctor may adjust the schedule based on your kidney function, age, other medicines, and bleeding risk. Do not take more than prescribed, and your doctor decides the exact dose and duration for this strength.

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
• Indigestion or stomach discomfort
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Bleeding from the nose or gums
• Mild bleeding may be more noticeable with this 150 mg strength

• Dabistar 150 Capsule can cause serious bleeding, so tell your doctor if you have a history of ulcers, stomach bleeding, bleeding disorders, or recent surgery.
• This 150 mg capsule may not be right for people with significant kidney problems, because dabigatran is cleared by the kidneys.
• Do not take it with another blood thinner unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Tell your doctor about any falls, head injury, or planned dental or surgical procedures before taking this capsule.
• Limit alcohol, because it can raise bleeding risk and irritate the stomach.
• Use extra caution if you are older or take medicines that increase bleeding, since the 150 mg strength can make bleeding effects more noticeable.
• If you have a mechanical heart valve, Dabistar 150 Capsule is generally not appropriate unless your doctor has specifically directed otherwise.

• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or heparin
• Antiplatelet medicines like aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or diclofenac
• P-gp inhibitors or inducers that can change dabigatran levels, including amiodarone, verapamil, rifampin, ketoconazole, and dronedarone

Store Dabistar 150 Capsule in the original package at room temperature, protected from moisture and humidity, and use it before the expiration date.