Dabigatran Flashcards
1
Q
What is dabigatran?
A
oral anticoagulant
2
Q
What does dabigatran directly inhibit?
A
thrombin
3
Q
What is dabigatran used in?
A
- prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism following hip or knee replacement surgery
- prevention of stroke in patients who have non-valvular a fib with 1 or more risk factors
4
Q
What is a major side effect of dabigatran?
A
haemorrhage
5
Q
What drug can be used for rapid reversal of the anticoagulant effects of dabigatran?
A
idarucizumab
