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Indications ⬇

BEERS REMS, High Alert


Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Reduction in Risk of Stroke/Systemic Embolism in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

Renal Impairment

Treatment of and Reduction in Risk of Recurrence of Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism

Renal Impairment

Renal Impairment

Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Following Hip Replacement Surgery

Renal Impairment

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Pradaxa

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Acts as a direct inhibitor of thrombin.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Reduced risk of thrombotic sequelae (stroke and systemic embolism) in nonvalvular AF.
  • Reduced risk of recurrent PE and DVT.
  • Resolution of DVT and PE.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: anticoagulants

Pharmacologic Classification: thrombin inhibitors

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: 3–7% absorbed following oral administration. Bioavailability of oral pellets higher than that of capsules in adults.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Of the amount absorbed, mostly excreted by kidneys (80%); 86% of ingested dose is eliminated in feces due to poor bioavailability.

Half-Life: 12–17 hr.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(effects on coagulation)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POwithin hrsunknown2 days‡

‡Following discontinuation, 3–5 days in renal impairment.

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

da-bi-GAT-ran

Code ⬆

NDC Code