What topics need to be discussed with the patient who wants to start Pradaxa (Dabigatran)? A structured, bulleted checklist may be helpful in your discussion with the patient, to make sure all relevant points are addressed. A suggested list is here.
Other clinically relevant issues regarding Pradaxa therapy previously discussed on the Clot Connect blogs:
- Hospital treatement guideline
- Interruption of Pradaxa for procedures (colonoscopy, dental work, surgery)
- Management of major bleeding
- Use of Pradaxa in off label indications, mainly DVT and PE
Acknowledgement: The checklist in this blog was developed by Diane Merrill, nurse practitioner, Mecklenburg Medical Group, Charlotte, NC
For Patients: This same information, written for patients and other non-health care professionals, can be found here.
Disclosure: The authors have no financial conflict of interest relevant to this educational post.
Last updated: June 22nd, 2011
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