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Pradaxa is the brand name for dabigatran and is available as an oral capsule.

Pradaxa is available as a 75 mg, 110 mg, and 150 mg oral capsule.

Pradaxa is a direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant that is used for:
Lowering the risk of a stroke or blood clots due to nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that isn’t caused by the valves in your heart)
Blood clot prevention for people who have a history of blood clots
Blood clot prevention following hip replacement surgery
Blood clot treatment
Pulmonary embolism treatment (a blood clot in the lungs)

Pradaxa is a direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant (blood thinner) that stops blood clots from forming in your body so you’re less likely to have a stroke or heart attack.

Pradaxa is typically taken as 75 mg to 150 mg by mouth once or twice daily, depending on how healthy your kidneys are.

Pradaxa is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have:
Active pathological bleeding.
History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to Pradaxa.
Mechanical prosthetic heart valve.

Serious side effects are rare with Pradaxa. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Higher risk of blood clots or a stroke if Pradaxa (dabigatran) is stopped too soon
Spinal bleeding and paralysis if you need to have a epidural placed or have a lumbar puncture done
Major bleeding or large loss of blood, especially with surgery

The following medications may interact with Pradaxa:

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

It is not known if Pradaxa will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.

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