WHAT IS AFOGATRAN 110MG?

AFOGATRAN 110MG contains Dabigatran Etexilate which belongs to a group of medicines called Anticoagulants AFOGATRAN 110MG is a blood thinner medicine that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body.

CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION:

THERAPEUTIC USES:

What AFOGATRAN 110MG is used for? It is used to,

• reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people who have a medical condition called atrial fibrillation.
• treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) and reduce the risk of them occurring again.
• to help prevent blood clots in the legs and lungs of people who have just had hip replacement surgery.

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,.

• antifungals such as ketoconazole.
• rifampin used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
• anticoagulants such as warfarin sodium.
• anti-platelet drugs such as prasugrel, clopidogrel, aspirin or aspirin containing products.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

• Take AFOGATRAN 110MG exactly as told by your doctor.
• Take this medicine twice a day (approximately every 12 hours).
• Swallow capsules whole with a glass of water.
• Do not break, chew, or empty the pellets from the capsule.
• You can take this medicine with or without food with full glass of water.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Like all medicines, the medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

SERIOUS:

• unusual bleeding from the gums.
• nose bleeds that happen often.
• menstrual bleeding or vaginal bleeding that is heavier than normal.
• bleeding that is severe or you cannot control.
• pink or brown urine.
• red or black stools (looks like tar).
• bruises that happen without a known cause or get larger.
• cough up blood or blood clots.
• vomit blood or your vomit looks like coffee grounds.
• unexpected pain, swelling, or joint pain.
• headaches, feeling dizzy or faint.
• allergic reaction, including hives, rash, and itching.
• chest pain or chest tightness.
• trouble breathing or wheezing.
• swelling of your face or tongue.

COMMON:

• spinal.
• burning.
• indigestion.
• stomach pain.
• upset stomach
• epidural blood clots (hematoma).

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR:

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

• have had a serious allergic reaction to AFOGATRAN 110MG.
• have kidney problems.
• have ever had bleeding problems.
• have ever had stomach ulcers.
• have ever had or planning for an heart surgery.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING:

• Tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

STORAGE:

• Store at room temperature (15-25C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.

FAQs:

Q1.If I take more AFOGATRAN 110MG? If you take too much AFOGATRAN 110MG, go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call your doctor.

Q2.If I forget to take AFOGATRAN 110MG? If you miss a dose of AFOGATRAN 110MG, take it as soon as you remember If your next dose is less than 6 hours away, skip the missed dose Do not take two doses of this medicine at the same time.

Q3.If I stop taking AFOGATRAN 110MG? If you stop taking AFOGATRAN 110MG without first talking with your doctor. Stopping AFOGATRAN 110MG may increase your risk of having a stroke or forming blood clots.

Disclaimer:

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