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Dabigatran Etexilate

Pradaxa is the only dabigatran etexilate product on this shelf, in 75 mg, 110 mg and 150 mg capsules for Stroke Prevention and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Pradaxa

Stroke Prevention, Deep Vein Thrombosis

75mg · 110mg · 150mg

Dabigatran etexilate capsules to prevent stroke and treat deep vein thrombosis. It stops thrombin from forming blood clots.

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Key points

  • Dabigatran etexilate belongs to the direct thrombin inhibitor class, blocking the clotting factor thrombin so blood cannot form dangerous clots.
  • People with atrial fibrillation who stop dabigatran face a higher stroke risk, so the medication should not be discontinued without medical guidance.
  • An epidural, spinal anaesthesia or spinal injection while taking dabigatran can cause a blood clot near the spine that leads to paralysis.

How does Dabigatran Etexilate work?

Dabigatran etexilate is a prodrug: the body converts it into active dabigatran after you swallow the capsule. This is why Pradaxa capsules must be taken whole with water and never split, chewed or crushed, as damaging the shell releases the substance where it can irritate the stomach lining. The three strengths on this shelf let a prescriber match the dose to your kidney function and clotting risk. Pradaxa sits in the Blood Thinners category.

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