as 2 capsules of Pradaxa 75 mg.
After knee replacement surgery:
Treatment with Pradaxa should be started within 1 - 4 hours of completed surgery, using a single capsule of 110 mg and continuing with 2 capsules of 110 mg once daily for a total of 10 days.
After hip replacement surgery:
Treatment with Pradaxa should be started within 1 - 4 hours of completed surgery, using a single capsule of 110 mg and continuing with 2 capsules of 110 mg once daily for a total of 28 - 35 days.
If, within 4 hours after surgery, post-operative bleedings can still be observed, initiation of treatment should be delayed. If treatment is not started on the day of surgery then treatment should be initiated with 2 capsules of 110 mg once daily.
Follow the initiation instructions given to you by your doctor carefully.
For stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation
The recommended dose of Pradaxa is 300 mg taken as 1 capsule of 150 mg in the morning and 1 capsule of 150 mg in the evening.
Patients over 75 years should take a lower dose of 220 mg, taken as 1 capsule of 110 mg in the morning and 1 capsule of 110 mg in the evening.
Patients with an increased risk of major bleeding (as determined by your doctor) should take a lower dose of 220 mg, taken as 1 capsule of 110 mg in the morning and 1 capsule of 110 mg in the evening.
How to take it
To remove Pradaxa capsules from the blister pack:
Peel off the backing foil of the blister card
Do not push the Pradaxa capsules through the blister foil
Do not peel off the blister foil until a Pradaxa capsule is required.
To remove Pradaxa capsules out of the bottle:
Push and turn for opening
Swallow the capsules whole with a full glass of water.
Do not chew or open the capsule. Do not sprinkle the pellets on food or mix with liquids.
When to take it
Take Pradaxa at about the same time each day.
Taking your capsules at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it. It does not matter if you take this medicine with or without food.
How long to take it
After knee replacement surgery:
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you.
This will usually be for a period of 10 days.
After hip replacement surgery:
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you.
This will usually be for a period of 28 - 35 days.
It is important to keep taking your medicine even if you feel well.
If you stop using Pradaxa before your doctor tells you to stop, you are at risk of developing a blood clot in a vein of your leg which can move to the lungs and be life-threatening.
Tell your doctor immediately or go to casualty at your nearest hospital if you notice swelling of the leg or cough and shortness of breath.
These could be signs of a blood clot.
Tell your doctor if you intend stopping treatment earlier.
For stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation:
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you.
It is important to keep taking your medicine even if you feel well.
If you stop using Pradaxa before your doctor tells you to stop, you are at risk of developing a blood clot. This can lead to serious health problems such as strokes.
Pradaxa will continue to be prescribed while there is a risk of excessive clotting.
If you forget to take it
Continue with your remaining daily doses of Pradaxa at the same time of the next day.
Do not take a double dose to make up for missed individual doses.
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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