Dabigatran (PRADAXA)

{x}Pharmacological Category: Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
{x}MOA: Rx and its active metabolites, acyl glucuronides, are competitive direct thrombin inhibitors
{b}{b}{b} BLACK BOX WARNING: Premature discontinuation increases risk of thrombotic event
{b}Adverse Effects >10% GI & hemorrhage
{ut}Indications: AFib DVT PEmbolism Proph/postop