Afogatran 75mg Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Dabigatran 75 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULEAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE contains Dabigatran etexilate which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticoagulants. It is used to manage stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery. It is also used to manage acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) and manages recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and /or pulmonary embolism (PE). This medicine is also used in children to manage blood clots and to manage blood clots from reoccurring. Avoid taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE, if you currently have bleeding disorders, organ disease of the body that increases the risk of serious bleeding such as stomach ulcer, injury or bleeding in the brain, severely reduced kidney or liver function. Before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have increased bleeding risks such as s bone fracture, head injury or any injury requiring surgical management, lung or heart problems. AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. The most common
Uses
OF AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULEIt is used to: prevent stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation prevent venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery manage acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) prevent recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and /or pulmonary embolism (PE) manage blood clots and to manage blood clots from reoccurring (in children)
How It Works
AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE works by blocking thrombin (blood central clotting agent) that results in the management of blood clots thereby managing the occurrence of stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Directions for Use
Take AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE are stomachache, indigestion, frequent loose or liquid bowel movements and or nausea. Consult your doctor if any of these above side effects gets worse. USES OF AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULEIt is used to: prevent stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation prevent venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery manage acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) prevent recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and /or pulmonary embolism (PE) manage blood clots and to manage blood clots from reoccurring (in children) HOW AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE WORKSAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE works by blocking thrombin (blood central clotting agent) that results in the management of blood clots thereby managing the occurrence of stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULECOMMON bleeding (nose, stomach or bowel, from penis/vagina or urinary tract) stomachache indigestion frequent loose or liquid bowel movements nausea UNCOMMON bleeding (joint, from or after an injury or after an operation, from piles, from the rectum or in the brain) haematoma, formation or bruising occurring after an operation coughing of blood or blood stained sputum allergic reactions sudden change in color and appearance of the skin itching ulcer in the stomach or bowel inflammation of the gullet and stomach reflux of gastric juice into the gullet vomiting wound secretion (liquid exuding from the surgical wound) yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (liver or blood problems) difficulty in swallowing RARE sign of allergic skin reaction such as skin rash notable for dark red, raised, itchy bumps Stop taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of excessive bleeding such as exceptional weakness, tiredness, paleness, dizziness, headache or unexplained swelling serious allergic reaction which causes difficulty in breathing or dizziness
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. BREASTFEEDINGAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE has no known effects to affect the ability to drive or use machines. Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. ALCOHOLAvoid Consumption of alcohol while taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. Consult your doctor for advice. KIDNEYAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with severely reduced kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. LIVERAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease or reduced liver function. Consult your doctor for advice before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. ALLERGYDo not take AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to Dabigatran etexilate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as pulmonary embolism (blood clot in lungs). Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. HEART DISEASEAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you have received an artificial heart valve that requires permanent blood thinning. It should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as heart attack, bacterial endocarditis (infection in the heart). Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. OTHERSAFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have bleeding problems Before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: have increased bleeding risk such as surgical tissue removal (biopsy), serious injury (bone fracture, head injury or any injury requiring surgical management), inflammation of the gullet or stomach, reflux of gastric juice into the gullet have symptoms of dehydration such as feeling thirsty and passing reduced amounts of dark-coloured (concentrated) or foaming urine Use in pediatrics: AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is recommended for use in children and adolescents (from 8 to 18 years of age) to manage and reduce the risk of recurrence of blood clot disorder. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE. Use in geriatrics: AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE is used with caution in elderly patients (aged 75 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine: aspirin (medicines used to reduce fever and relieves mild to moderate pain) ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac (medicines used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain) warfarin, phenprocoumon, acenocoumarol, heparin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor, rivaroxaban, acetylsalicylic acid (medicines used to reduce blood clotting) medicines to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole) medicines to manage abnormal heart beats (Ex. amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, verapamil) medicines used to manage organ rejection after transplantation (Ex. tacrolimus, cyclosporine) glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (used to manage hepatitis C) citalopram, dapoxetine, escitalopram fluoxetine, St. John’s wort, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran (used for depression) rifampicin or clarithromycin (used for bacterial infection) ritonavir (used for AIDS) medicines used for epilepsy (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Dabigatran etexilate Pharmacological Category : Anticoagulants Therapeutic Indication : Prevent stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in adult patients with atrial fibrillation, Venous thromboembolic events in patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery, Blood clot disorders Dosage Forms : Capsule, Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep the medicine out of reach in children Store AFOGATRAN 75MG CAPSULE at room temperature
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Last Updated
10 Nov 2022