Pradaxa

Use of Pradaxa 

Mechanism of Action

Precautions and Warnings

• Avoid use of Pradaxa  in patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves or those with a history of prosthetic heart valve replacement.
• Use caution when administering Pradaxa  to patients with renal impairment, as dosage adjustments may be necessary.
• Inform healthcare providers about any history of bleeding disorders, gastrointestinal ulcers, or liver disease before initiating Pradaxa  therapy.
• Pradaxa  should be used with caution in patients at increased risk of bleeding, such as those with uncontrolled hypertension or concomitant use of other anticoagulants.

Dosage

Side Effects

• Bleeding
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Dyspepsia
• Gastritis
• Anemia
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Upper respiratory tract infection