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Bigatra 75mg Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
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Composition :

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE-75MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

Country of origin

India
Other Info - BI82299

FAQs

Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Bigatra 75mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, take Bigatra 75mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Please consult your doctor if you are due to undergo surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Bigatra 75mg Tablet a few days before surgery since it can cause an increased risk of bleeding during surgery.

Taking Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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 Bigatra 75mg Tablet.

Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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 Bigatra 75mg Tablet. Your doctor will prescribe Bigatra 75mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Bigatra 75mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you have nay concerns.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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 Bigatra 75mg Tablet. 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 Bigatra 75mg Tablet. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Bigatra 75mg Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years as the safety and efficacy of Bigatra 75mg Tablet have not been established in children.

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

About Bigatra 75mg Tablet

Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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. 

Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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, Bigatra 75mg Tablet helps prevent blood clots thereby reducing the risk of heart attack/stroke.

Take Bigatra 75mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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 Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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 Bigatra 75mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Bigatra 75mg Tablet. If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding problems, inform your doctor before taking Bigatra 75mg Tablet. Try not to stop taking this medicine on your own. Discontinuing Bigatra 75mg Tablet may worsen your condition and increase the risk of heart attack, and stroke.

Uses of Bigatra 75mg Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Bigatra 75mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anticoagulants or blood thinners. Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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. Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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.

Directions for Use

Take Bigatra 75mg Tablet exactly as your doctor has prescribed it. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Bigatra 75mg Tablet

  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Bleeding
  • Anaemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Bigatra 75mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Bigatra 75mg Tablet. Bigatra 75mg Tablet 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 Bigatra 75mg Tablet. You should inform the doctor that you are taking Bigatra 75mg Tablet if you are due to undergo surgery. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Bigatra 75mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • PHENPROCOUMON
  • ACENOCOUMAROL
  • HEPARIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • PRASUGREL
  • TICAGRELOR
  • RIVAROXABAN
  • AMIODARONE
  • DRONEDARONE
  • QUINIDINE
  • VERAPAMIL
  • ITRACONAZOLE
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  • TACROLIMUS
  • CYCLOSPORINE
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  • RITONAVIR
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • GLECAPREVIR
  • PIBRENTASVIR
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • You should have regular platelet count, factor V assay, fibrinogen level test, prothrombin time test (PT or PT-INR), and the INR (international normalized ratio) to analyze your blood clotting time.

  • In case you miss a dose of Bigatra 75mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is too close to the next dose, revert to the original schedule.

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.

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