Afogatran 150

Composition of Afogatran 150

Afogatran 150 contains Dabigatran (150mg). It belongs to the Blood thinner class of medicines.

Uses of Afogatran 150

• Afogatran 150 Capsule is used to prevent blood clots. It helps prevent the formation of blood clots in legs
• lungs
• heart or any other parts of the body.

Key benefits

• Substantially reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
• Usually taken once a day

How Afogatran 150 works

Afogatran 150 Capsule is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.

How to take Afogatran 150

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Afogatran 150 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause serious and difficult-to-control bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Afogatran 150

Most side effects of Afogatran are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bleeding

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Afogatran 150

Warnings and precautions

Seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, blood in the vomit or urine, a severe headache, or bleeding that will not stop. Tell every doctor and dentist treating you that you are on a blood thinner, well before any procedure. Never stop this medicine on your own before surgery or dental work — stopping it carries its own risk, and the decision is your doctor's. Avoid contact sports and take care with razors and sharp tools.

Do not take Afogatran if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active bleeding, a bleeding disorder, or a recent bleed into the brain.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers, including over-the-counter ones, sharply raise the bleeding risk. Combining two blood thinners multiplies the risk — never add one yourself. Tell your doctor about all herbal products; several affect clotting.

How to store Afogatran 150

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Afogatran 150

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>You have been prescribed Afogatran 150 Capsule to help prevent blood clots</li> <li><div>For best results, take it at the same time every day.</div></li> <li><div>Unlike other similar medications, regular lab tests are not required (PT-INR).</div></li> <li><div>It interacts less with food or other medicines. Hence, frequent dose changes are not required.</div></li> <li>Afogatran 150 Capsule increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).</li> <li><div>Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).</div></li> <li><div>Notify your doctor if you have any kidney problem.</div></li> <li><div>If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Afogatran 150 Capsule temporarily.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antiplatelet / anticoagulant

Drug class:

Blood thinner