Direct Thrombin Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
Pradaxa
A
dabigatrin
2
Q
What are the indications for dabigatran?
A
prevention AND treatment of blood clots, non-valvular afib stroke prevention
3
Q
What are the adverse effects for Pradaxa?
A
stomach irritation/heartburn
4
Q
What are the drug interactions for pradaxa?
A
anticids can decrease absorption
5
Q
Counseling for pradaxa
A
patients should not open capsule, shouldn’t store in another container