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Dabigatranetexilat

This page gives a simpler explanation of what Dabigatranetexilat is used for and which common side effects may occur.

Other names

Dabigatran Etexilate Accord, Dabigatran etexilate Glenmark, Dabigatran etexilate Krka, Dabigatran etexilate Medical Valley, Dabigatran etexilate Orion, Dabigatran etexilate Sandoz, Dabigatran etexilate STADA Nordic, Dabigatran etexilate Teva, Dabigatran etexilate Zentiva, Pradaxa

What is it used for?

This medicine is a blood thinner (anticoagulant) used to prevent and treat blood clots. It may be used to reduce the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation or to treat and prevent blood clots in the legs or lungs.

Side effects (tap to view)
The most common side effects may include:
- Mild bleeding or bruising
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn