Dabilong 150 Capsules

DABILONG 150MG 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 DABILONG 150MG 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 DABILONG 150MG 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.

DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE.

Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE.

The most common side effects of taking DABILONG 150MG 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 DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE

It 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 DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE WORKS

DABILONG 150MG 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 DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow DABILONG 150MG 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 DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE

COMMON

• 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 DABILONG 150MG 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

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Limit your consumption of alcohol, as it can aggravate your dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Nausea and Vomiting:

Try to take DABILONG 150MG CAPSULE with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Indigestion:

Try to have smaller and more frequent meals and eat slowly. Try to reduce consumption of tea, coffee, cola or alcohol and lose weight if you are obese. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.