Dablexa 75 Capsule

Dablexa 75 Capsule is a prescription anticoagulant capsule that contains dabigatran etexilate 75 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the direct thrombin inhibitor class, which helps prevent harmful blood clots from forming or getting bigger. Dablexa 75 Capsule is used to lower the risk of stroke and blood clots in certain people, and to treat or help prevent recurrent clots as directed by a doctor. Because it affects clotting, it must be used exactly as prescribed.

How it works: Dabigatran etexilate is a prodrug, which means it is converted in the body to dabigatran after you swallow the capsule. The active medicine then blocks thrombin, a key clotting protein, so blood clots are less likely to form. Because Dablexa 75 Capsule is taken by mouth as a capsule, it delivers the medicine systemically after absorption and starts working as part of an ongoing clot-prevention schedule rather than as a fast pain-relief medicine.

Dablexa 75 Capsule is the 75 mg strength, which is a lower-dose capsule compared with higher-strength dabigatran regimens and may be chosen when a prescriber wants a more cautious dose. This strength suits people whose doctor has assessed their age, kidney function, bleeding risk, and the reason for treatment, so it is not a one-size-fits-all starting dose. The 75 mg capsule can be part of a tailored anticoagulation plan when a clinician decides that a lower dose is appropriate.

• Reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
• Prevent blood clots
• Treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Treat pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Help prevent DVT/PE from coming back

• Swallow Dablexa 75 Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not open, crush, or chew it.
• Take it at the same times every day so the anticoagulant effect stays steady.
• You may take this capsule with or without food unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day, but do not double up doses.
• Do not stop taking Dablexa 75 Capsule on your own, because stopping suddenly can increase clot risk.
• If you have trouble swallowing capsules, ask your pharmacist or doctor for guidance rather than altering the capsule.

Each Dablexa 75 Capsule contains dabigatran etexilate 75 mg. The usual frequency depends on why it is prescribed and the patient's kidney function and bleeding risk; a doctor determines whether it is taken once or twice daily for the specific treatment plan. Do not exceed the total daily amount prescribed by your clinician.

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

Common side effects of Dabigatran Etexilate may include:

• Easy bruising
• Nosebleeds
• Bleeding gums
• Indigestion or stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Nausea

• This medicine increases bleeding risk, so tell your doctor about any history of ulcers, bleeding disorders, or recent surgery.
• People with kidney problems may need special dose adjustment or may not be suitable for dabigatran.
• Use caution with alcohol because it can raise bleeding risk and stomach irritation.
• Do not take Dablexa 75 Capsule if your clinician has told you not to use anticoagulants or if you have active bleeding.
• Tell every healthcare professional, including dentists, that you take dabigatran before procedures or injections.
• Do not use other blood thinners, aspirin, or NSAIDs unless your doctor says it is safe.
• If you feel dizzy, weak, or faint, be careful with driving or activities that require alertness until you know how the medicine affects you.

• Other anticoagulants such as warfarin or heparin
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Aspirin and other antiplatelet medicines
• P-gp inhibitors or inducers that can change dabigatran levels
• Some heart medicines and antibiotics that affect drug transport

Store Dablexa 75 Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture, and keep the pack tightly closed until use.