Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS4463

USA Brand Name

Pradaxa

Strength

150mg

Generic Name

Dabigatran Etexilate (150Mg)

Manufacturer

Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

## Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate)

## What Is The Generic Name For Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet:

Dabigatran Etexilate is the generic version for Bigatra 150 mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

Pradaxa

## About Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate)

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Dabigatran Etexilate , an anticoagulant which makes the blood flow more easily. This medicine prevents & treats clot formation in the veins of the legs, lungs, brain, & heart. It is commonly used to reduce the risk of stroke & prevent as well as treat the formation of blood clots (conditions such as pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, systemic thromboembolism, etc.) in patients who are suffering from atrial fibrillation as well as patients who have undergone a knee or hip replacement surgery. Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is a situation in which blood clot is formed in a vein deep in the body. The majority of the deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is known as thrombophlebitis. A Deep vein thrombosis can break loose & can cause a serious problem in the lung, a condition known as a pulmonary embolism. Usually, if a person gets hurt, the body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding but some person get lots of clots or their blood clots unusually. If the blood clot in the deep vein breaks off & travels through the bloodstream to the lung and blocks the flow of blood, the condition is known as pulmonary embolism. This medicine is obtainable at all the leading primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily but it must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Bigatra 150 mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Dabigatran Etexilate (150 mg). This medicine is obtainable in other substitutes at all the leading primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores easily.

## What Are The Uses Of The Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Deep vein thrombosis

Pulmonary embolism

Stroke prevention

## How Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate) Works:

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet has an active ingredient; Dabigatran Etexilate, which is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It acts by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body. Dabigatran Etexilate directly inhibits thrombin in a concentration-dependent, reversible, specific, & competitive manner that results in a prolongation of aPTT (partial thromboplastin time), ECT (Ecarin clotting time), & TT (thrombin time)

## Before You Use Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Dabigatran Etexilate

Your doctor have to be well-informed regarding your medical history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, lifestyle, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

You should not take Bigatra 150 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Are pregnant

Have gastrointestinal bleeding

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage :

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Dabigatran Etexilate, which prevents & treats clot formation in the veins of the legs, lungs, brain, & heart. This medicine is obtainable in different substitutes & strength easily. This medicine must be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must discuss about with your medical doctor for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine given the fact that severity of the disease vary from person to person. This can only be judged finest by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Bigatra 150 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food the same as directed by your medical doctor. You must take Bigatra 150 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate) to Be Used:

As Bigatra 150 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes. Patients are always suggested to follow doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Bigatra 150 mg Tablet. You should not take this Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

Take Bigatra 150 mg Tablet in the dose & duration as recommended by your medical doctor. You must swallow the medicine as a whole & not chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Bigatra 150 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is always better to take this drug at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

You are always advised to take Bigatra 150 mg Tablet as prescribed. You must not start or stop using this medication unexpectedly on your own. You have to follow all the procedure given by your doctor, rigorously. You must not take the Tablet in a larger or smaller measure or for an extended period than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must look for medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantaneously in case of any overdose symptoms. The emergency treatment will be initiated without delay by your medical doctor if they detect any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Tablet has to be taken as fast as feasible. You must strictly skip the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is firmly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Bigatra 150 Mg Tablet (Dabigatran Etexilate):

Constipation

Belching

Nausea

Black or Tarry stools

Vomiting

Cough

Dizziness

Loss of consciousness

Fast/irregular heart beat

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Several medicines have been reported to interact with Bigatra 150 mg Tablet. These interactions might create some needless or unfavorable effects or it may cause your drug not to function properly. You should continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Enoxaparin

Heparin

Itraconazole

Quinidine

Bromfenac

This medicine can also interact with the following disease condition:

Liver disease

Infections

Kidney disease

Valvular Heart Disease

Active bleeding disorde

## Warning And Precaution:

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Infections

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

Use of this medicine is not suggested by children less than 18 years of age

You have to regularly get your blood tests done to check your blood cells, electrolyte levels & hemoglobin levels, liver & kidney function, during treatment with this medicine

You should also get your blood pressure & levels of proteins in urine checked frequently while taking this medicine

You must take low-fat diet, exercise regularly and stop smoking for this medicine to work better

You should not drive or operate heavy machines concurrently as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You be supposed not to take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding

You must always talk about with your medical doctor to get the first-rated treatment if you are observing a number of of the above mentioned conditions/ symptoms.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Bigatra 150 mg Tablet out of reach and view of the children

This medicine is strictly used with care for treatment of children

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of injurious effects on the unborn baby

You should always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Bigatra 150 mg Tablet should be taken as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Bigatra 150 mg Tablet at room tempera ture in dark & dry place. Make sure that the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.