Pradaxa
Utilised to manage systemic thrombus formations to alleviate stroke risks and support long-term cardiovascular safety.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Dabigatran Etexilate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 75mg · 110mg · 150mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Pradaxa, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Pradaxa vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Pradaxa details
- Conditions
- Stroke Prevention · Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment
- Alternative names
- dabigatran
- Therapeutic class
- Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Anticoagulant
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dyspepsia; easy bruising
- Moderate side effects
- prolonged bleeding; minor nosebleeds; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep in original bottle.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; NSAIDs; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations based on indication.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Use if benefit exceeds risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Contraindications
active pathological bleeding; mechanical prosthetic heart valve; severe renal impairment
Serious side effects
severe internal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; spinal haematoma, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage systemic thrombus formations to alleviate stroke risks and support long-term cardiovascular safety.
Mechanism of action
Selectively and reversibly binds to the active site of free and clot-bound thrombin, stopping fibrin formation.
What you will receive
Pradaxa is the originator brand name, made by Boehringer Ingelheim. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Boehringer Ingelheim.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dabigatran Etexilate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.