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Dabigatran Etexilate

36 known interactions
1 brand name

Indications

  • Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism following total knee replacement surgery
  • Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism following total knee replacement surgery in patients receiving concomitant treatment with amiodarone or verapamil
  • Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism following total hip replacement surgery
  • Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism following total hip replacement surgery in patients receiving concomitant treatment with amiodarone or verapamil
  • Treatment of deep-vein thrombosis, Treatment of pulmonary embolism, Prophylaxis of recurrent deep-vein thrombosis, Prophylaxis of recurrent pulmonary embolism

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

36 drug interactions identified for Dabigatran Etexilate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

etexilate Anaesthesia with postoperative indwelling epidural catheter (risk of paralysis—give initial dose at least 2 hours after catheter removal and monitor neurological signs); bacterial endocardit...

Side Effects

etexilate Common or very common Anaemia; diarrhoea; gastrointestinal discomfort; haemorrhage; hepatic function abnormal; nausea Uncommon Dysphagia; gastrointestinal disorders; hyperbilirubinaemia; int...

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Brand Names

Pradaxa(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
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Last reviewed: 2026

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