Daxtrom 4mg Tablet is an oral anticoagulant that helps prevent harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, brain, and heart. It is used for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke prevention.Daxtrom 4mg Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. You may take it with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm.Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see a pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. If you are going under any surgery or dental treatment, you may need to stop this medicine for some time but only after consulting with your doctor.Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

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. Daxtrom 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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. Daxtrom 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Daxtrom 4mg Tablet.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Daxtrom 4mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Daxtrom 4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : SAFE

Daxtrom 4mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Daxtrom 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Daxtrom 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: 4-hydroxycoumarin Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED
Action Class :: Vitamin K antagonists

Treatment and prevention of Blood clots

Store below 30?C

Q. How long do I need to take Daxtrom 4mg Tablet?::: You should continue taking Daxtrom 4mg Tablet for as long as recommended by your doctor. Depending upon the condition you are being treated for, you may have to take it for several months or years or maybe for the rest of your life.| Q. What should I avoid while taking Daxtrom 4mg Tablet?::: You should avoid alcohol while taking Daxtrom 4mg Tablet as alcohol may interfere with working of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet. In addition to that, avoid cranberry juice or other cranberry products as there may be a risk of enhanced blood thinning. Avoid breastfeeding or getting pregnant as it may harm your child.| Q. Do I need to stop Daxtrom 4mg Tablet if I have to undergo a surgery?::: Depending on the type of surgery that is to be performed, your doctor will tell you whether to continue or stop Daxtrom 4mg Tablet. It will be decided by your doctor after weighing the risks and benefits of discontinuing Daxtrom 4mg Tablet.| Q. Is Daxtrom 4mg Tablet same as warfarin?::: Both Daxtrom 4mg Tablet and warfarin are blood thinners, but they have some differences. Warfarin has a more stable blood thinning effect.| Q. How long does it take for Daxtrom 4mg Tablet to start working?::: It takes a little longer for Daxtrom 4mg Tablet to start working. On an average, it may take 2-3 days for Daxtrom 4mg Tablet to show its blood-thinning effect. For these 2-3 days, heparin may be used and then discontinued.| Q. What if I forget to take a dose?::: If you forget to take a dose of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose and continue your normal schedule. Keep a diary or set a reminder, so that you do not forget it often.| Q. What monitoring is required while taking Daxtrom 4mg Tablet?::: The bleeding times should be carefully monitored from 2nd or 3rd dose of Daxtrom 4mg Tablet and till the clotting status is stabilized. Thereafter, the bleeding time can be monitored monthly. This frequency may be more in elderly.

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