DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE (Pradaxa) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE

What is the Trade Name for DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE?

Pradaxa

What are the Indications for DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PRADAXA Oral Pellets are a direct thrombin inhibitor indicated: For the treatment of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 12 years of age who have been treated with a parenteral anticoagulant for at least 5 days ( 1.1 ) To reduce the risk of recurrence of VTE in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 12 years of age who have been previously treated ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Treatment of Venous Thromboembolic Events in Pediatric Patients PRADAXA Oral Pellets are indicated for the treatment of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 12 years of age who have been treated with a parenteral anticoagulant for at least 5 days. 1.2 Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of Venous Thromboembolic Events in Pediatric Patients PRADAXA Oral Pellets are indicated to reduce the risk of recurrence of VTE in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 12 years of age who have been previously treated.

 

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