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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Dabigatran-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dabigatran as follows: Patients taking Dabigatran can present with nose bleeds at the slightest injury. Avoid excessive sneezing and nose picking, which can result in heavy nose bleeds. Also, avoid exposure to extreme cold climate, as the weather in cold seasons dry the mucus membrane out, thus damaging the integrity of nasal mucosa and resulting in nasal bleeds, that can be difficult to stop. Patients [...]

Side Effects of Dabigatran Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Dabigatran as follows: Nausea and vomiting These are some of the most common side effects of Dabigatran. Taking Dabigatran with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Internal bleeds Internal bleeding, especially GI bleeds happen to be one of the most significant side effects in patients taking Dabigatran. This can result in findings, such as, coughing up of blood, vomit that looks like [...]

Side Effects of Dabigatran Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Dabigatran as follows: Nausea and vomiting These are some of the most common side effects of Dabigatran. Taking Dabigatran with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Internal bleeds Internal bleeding, especially GI bleeds happen to be one of the most significant side effects in patients taking Dabigatran. This can result in findings, such as, coughing up of blood, vomit that looks like [...]

How to Take Dabigatran

Patient was educated on how to take Dabigatran as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Dabigatran as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with this recommendation can result in episodes of bleeding or clot formation. So, do not change your dose of Dabigatran, without your doctor’s recommendation. Take Dabigatran pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the [...]

Dabigatran and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Dabigatran and its mechanism of action as follows: Dabigatran is an anticoagulant inhibiting some proteins that help clotting. Dabigatran inhibits the thrombin factor along the coagulation pathway. Dabigatran helps individuals with atrial fibrillation, by preventing formation of clot and consequent stroke. Inhibition of clot formation also offers protection against deep venous thrombosis, consequent development of pulmonary embolism and episodes of myocardial infarction and chest pain. So, Dabigatran is widely used in [...]