Pradaxa
Dabigatran etexilate capsules to prevent stroke and treat deep vein thrombosis. It stops thrombin from forming blood clots.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Dabigatran Etexilate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 75mg · 110mg · 150mg
This listing uses Pradaxa as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Pradaxa vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Pradaxa details
- Conditions
- Stroke Prevention · Deep Vein Thrombosis
- 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
- Pregnancy: 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
Dabigatran etexilate capsules to prevent stroke and treat deep vein thrombosis. It stops thrombin from forming blood clots.
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 used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Dabigatran Etexilate, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.