NOAC - Dabigatran Flashcards by nafshe en | Brainscape

Q

what is the mechanism of action?

A

Direct thrombin inhihibitor

Factor 2 inhibitor

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How is Dabigatran excreted?

A

majority renal

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When is Dagibatran use indicated?

A

Prevention of VTE following hip/knee surgery
Treatment of DVT and PE
Prevention of stroke in non-valvular AF*

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Name 3 consideration when prescribing Dabigatran?

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no INR monitoring
no antidote in case of bleeding
renal function must be monitored as excreted renally

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