Dabigatran (trade name: Pradaxa) is an anticoagulant or blood thinner used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. It works by blocking an enzyme called thrombin, which is involved in the clotting process. Dabigatran is taken in pill form and does not require regular blood tests like other anticoagulants. It is typically recommended for people who cannot take other anticoagulants due to their age or underlying medical condition.
Dabigatran, sold under the brand name Pradaxa among others, is a medication used to treat and prevent blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation . Specifically, it is used to prevent blood clots following hip or knee replacement and in those with a history of prior clots. It is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner.
Dabigatran works by blocking a substance in the blood called thrombin, which helps clots to form. By blocking thrombin, dabigatran helps to prevent new blood clots from forming. MedlinePlus: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610024.html