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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Dabitan Capsule is an anticoagulant medicine used to prevent blood clot formation. This medicine prevents/treat conditions like deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins), pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung), heart attack, and stroke. This medicine works by inhibiting the production of clotting factor Xa, also called thrombin. thereby preventing the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin, a protein that helps prevent blood clot formation. Common side effects include bleeding, anaemia, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting.
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Composition :

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Saanso Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Dabitan Capsule

Dabitan Capsule belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners used to prevent and treat the risk of stroke, heart attack in patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm) by reducing blood clot formation. Besides this, it is also used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins), pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung), and to reduce the risk of clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. 

Dabitan Capsule contains Dabigatran etexilate that works by inhibiting the production of clotting factor Xa, also called thrombin. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation. It makes the blood flow easily through the veins making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. Thus, Dabitan Capsule helps prevent blood clots thereby reducing the risk of heart attack/stroke.

Take Dabitan Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Dabitan Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience bleeding, anaemia (low number of red blood cells), nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of Dabitan Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Dabitan Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Dabitan Capsule . If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Dabitan Capsule . Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own. Discontinuing Dabitan Capsule may worsen your condition and increase the risk of heart attack, and stroke.

Uses of Dabitan Capsule

Prevention of blood clot formation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Dabitan Capsule belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. Dabitan Capsule is primarily used to prevent and treat the risk of stroke and heart attack by reducing blood clot formation. Besides this, it also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. Dabitan Capsule works by stopping the action of clotting factor (thrombin). This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation.

How Dabitan Capsule Works

Dabitan Capsule contains Dabigatran etexilate that works by inhibiting the production of clotting factor Xa, also called thrombin. This prevents the conversion of fibrinogen (soluble protein) to fibrin (insoluble protein), thereby preventing blood clots formation. It makes the blood flow easily through the veins making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. Thus, Dabitan Capsule helps prevent blood clots thereby reducing the risk of heart attack/stroke.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Dabitan Capsule
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • You can take your medicine with meals to lower the chances of getting stomach pain.
  • Avoid foods that are acidic, spicy, sugary, or greasy.
  • Eat foods that are easily digestible such as rice, toast, and bananas.
  • Eat your meals in smaller amounts throughout the day to prevent strain on your stomach and digestion.
  • Drink water or fluids to stay hydrated and prevent stomach upset.
  • Use a heating pad or massage your stomach area.
  • Engage in mild physical activities such as yoga and walking.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dabitan Capsule

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Dabitan Capsule may include an increase in the risk of bleeding. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Dabitan Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Dabitan Capsule . Dabitan Capsule is not recommended for children less than 18 years of age as the Safety and effectiveness have not been established. If you have an artificial heart valve, stomach ulcer, kidney/liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Dabitan Capsule . You should inform the doctor that you are taking Dabitan Capsule if you are due to undergo surgery. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Dabitan Capsule as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Dabigatran etexilateMifepristone
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Dabigatran etexilateDalteparin
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Dabigatran etexilateMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
When Mifepristone is taken with Dabitan Capsule, it may increase the risk of severe vaginal bleeding in women.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mifepristone with Dabitan Capsule is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience heavy, persistent vaginal bleeding, consult the door. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Dabigatran etexilateDalteparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Using dabigatran together with dalteparin may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dalteparin with Dabitan Capsule may possibly lead to an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor prescribes it. Consult a doctor if you have any symptoms including dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that resembles coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
Dabigatran etexilateTinzaparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with Tinzaparin can increase the risk of bleeding leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with Tinzaparin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Dabigatran etexilateCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with carbamazepine may significantly reduce the blood levels of dabigatran, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Dabitan Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Dabigatran etexilateFlurbiprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Taking Flurbiprofen with Dabitan Capsule can increase the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flurbiprofen and Dabitan Capsule together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you experience bleeding, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, dark or sticky stools, throwing up blood, severe headache, or feeling weak contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Dabigatran etexilateEptifibatide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with Eptifibatide can increase the risk of bleeding leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with Eptifibatide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Dabigatran etexilateRifampicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with rifampicin can decrease the blood levels of Dabitan Capsule, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Dabitan Capsule and rifampicin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Dabigatran etexilateVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Taking Verapamil with Dabitan Capsule may increase the blood levels and effects of dabigatran. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dabitan Capsule and Verapamil together may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience paleness of skin, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, swelling, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, or weakness. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Dabigatran etexilatePrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with Primidone can increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dabitan Capsule with Primidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Dabigatran etexilatePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dabitan Capsule:
Phenobarbital can drastically lower Dabitan Capsule blood levels, making the medicine less effective in treating and preventing blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking phenobarbital with Dabitan Capsule can lead to interaction, they can be taken if recommended by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE-150MGHerbal products/medicines

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Common Foods to Avoid:
St. John’S Wort, Garlic Pill

How to manage the interaction:
Herbs and supplements may interact with Dabitan Capsule. Avoid St. John's Wort, herbs including garlic, ginger, bilberry, danshen, piracetam, and ginkgo biloba during Dabitan Capsule treatment.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your cholesterol and triglyceride levels under control.

  • Eat at regular intervals, and maintain a healthy diet that includes fresh fruits, vegetables.

  • Limit alcohol intake since it raises blood pressure and increases the risk of heart diseases.

  • Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

Dabitan Capsule Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Dabitan Capsule as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Dabitan Capsule . Your doctor will prescribe Dabitan Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Dabitan Capsule . Consult your doctor if you have nay concerns.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Dabitan Capsule usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have/had liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dabitan Capsule . However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have/had kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dabitan Capsule . However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Dabitan Capsule is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years as the safety and efficacy of Dabitan Capsule have not been established in children.

Have a query?

FAQs

Dabitan Capsule is used to prevent blood clot formation, deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in deep veins), and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs).

Dabitan Capsule is a thrombin inhibitor. The inhibition of thrombin, reduces the formation of blood-clotting material fibrin, thereby leading to fewer clots and aiding the free flow of blood.

Please consult your doctor if you are due to undergo surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Dabitan Capsule a few days before surgery since it can cause an increased risk of bleeding during surgery.

Taking Dabitan Capsule during pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the newborn baby. However, please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Dabitan Capsule .

Dabitan Capsule may increase the risk of bleeding. It is advised to be cautious during your daily activities like shaving, cutting fingernails, or using sharp objects. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal staining or bleeding.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Dabitan Capsule without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Dabitan Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Because of the risk of bleeding, your dose of dabigatran may need to be lowered or stopped a few days before you have an operation.

You can take Dabitan Capsule with or without food but try to take it at the same time every day. Swallow the capsules whole with a drink of water. Do not open dabigatran capsules before taking them, as this increases the risk of side effects.

Take Dabitan Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Dabitan Capsule as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Dabitan Capsule as it may increase the risk of bleeding.

Hair loss is not a known side effect of Dabitan Capsule . However, it is known to occur with anticoagulants. Consult your doctor if you observe hair loss. Your doctor guide you on how to cope with this situation.

It varies from person to person and depends on the conditions that we treat.

Limited research available. Let your doctor know if you have/had liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dabitan Capsule . However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep Dabitan Capsule out of the sight and reach of children.

Yes, bleeding is the main risk associated with Dabitan Capsule treatment; patients should be monitored for signs of bleeding.

Dabitan Capsule is not suitable for some people with existing medical conditions. So, to ensure safety, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions and medications. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dabitan Capsule .

Common side effects of Dabitan Capsule may include bleeding, anaemia, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting.

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India
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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/dabigatran.html
  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/dabigatran/
  3. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6229.pdf
  4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/022512s007lbl.pdf
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