Pradaxa (Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate) and/or alternatives

General Information on Pradaxa

Pradaxa is a medication that is used for minimizing the risk of stroke in patients suffering from certain heart rhythm disorders. The generic name of this medication is Dabigratan. You can buy Pradaxa as an oral capsule. Pradaxa works by preventing the blood from clotting.

Side Effects for Pradaxa

Allergic reactions may occur when taking Pradaxa. Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical assistance if you face an allergic reaction. When an allergic reaction occurs you are likely to experience the following symptoms – hives, swelling of the throat, tongue, lips or face, and difficulty in breathing.

Inform your doctor at once and stop taking Pradaxa if you suffer from serious side effects. Some severe side effects include continuous bleeding, easy bruising, weakness, and unusual bleeding from the nose, rectum, vagina or mouth. Other serious side effects include red or purple pinpoints under the skin, coughing blood, brown or pink urine, heavy menstrual bleeding, and joint swelling or pain.

Pradaxa may also cause certain mild side effects such as indigestion, stomach pain, stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, and mild itching or skin rash. Inform your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a long time.

Precautions

Do not buy Pradaxa if you are allergic to Dabigatran. Inform your doctor if you suffer from any active bleeding due to injury, surgery or any other reason. Tell your doctor in advance if you have a kidney disease or if you have a history of stomach bleeding or ulcers.

Pradaxa may or may not be dangerous to an unborn baby. Inform your doctor beforehand if you are pregnant or if you are planning to become pregnant in near future. Pradaxa may or may not pass into breast milk. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

This is not a complete list of precautions. Before starting the treatment, read the patient information leaflet that you receive with the purchase of Pradaxa, as it contains a complete list of precautions and other valuable information that helps you to safely use this medicine.

Pradaxa Dosage

Your doctor will prescribe the correct dose for you after studying your condition and taking several other factors into account. It is imperative that you take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. The capsule should be swallowed whole without chewing or breaking. Pradaxa prevents blood clotting, so it is possible that you may bleed even after sustaining a minor injury. Inform your doctor or seek emergency medical help in case this happens.

You should seek emergency medical help in case of an overdose. The symptoms of an overdose are unstoppable or excessive bleeding.

Interactions

Before you buy Pradaxa, inform your doctor all the medications that you have recently taken or are still taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have been prescribed any other medication to prevent blood clots. Examples of such medications include Abciximab, Anegrelide, Cilostazod, Clopidogrel, Dipyridamole, Eptifibatide, Prasugrel, Ticlopidine, and Tirofiban. Other medications that you must notify your doctor before using Pradaxa are – Quinidine, Rifampin, and St. John’s Wort.

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