Dabigatran Etexilate

Related terms

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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