Direct Thrombin Inhibitors Flashcards

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Pradaxa

A

dabigatrin

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What are the indications for dabigatran?

A

prevention AND treatment of blood clots, non-valvular afib stroke prevention

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What are the adverse effects for Pradaxa?

A

stomach irritation/heartburn

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4
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What are the drug interactions for pradaxa?

A

anticids can decrease absorption

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5
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Counseling for pradaxa

A

patients should not open capsule, shouldn’t store in another container

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