Dabigatran Etexilate
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Brand Names: U.S.:
Pradaxa?
Brand Names: Canada:
Pradaxa?
Uses
- It is used to thin the blood so that clots will not form.
- Dabigatran etexilate changes the body's clotting system. It thins the blood to stop clots from forming.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Swallow whole. Do not chew, open, or crush.
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