A 45-year-old member asked:

What class of drugs does pradaxa belong to?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Frederick Tibayananswered

Thoracic Surgery 25 years experience

Oral anticoagulant: it is a blood thinner that you take by mouth. More specifically, it is a direct thrombin inhibitor.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Stephen Southard

Dr. Stephen Southard agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 37-year-old member asked:

What did pradaxa do to people?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year-old member asked:

Who has taxen pradaxa dabigitran?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 74-year-old female asked:

What are the dangers in taking pradaxa?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year-old female asked:

Is there any help provided for the cost of pradaxa?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Should I stop taking my pradaxa? I saw the commericals about how bad it is.

3 doctor answers • 16 doctors weighed in

Last updated Mar 29, 2015

Found in:

People also asked

Is there any interaction drug between PradaxA AND pantropazole??

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

I'm in AF also CAD. Now taking pradaxa, may be change into plasmin (anti-coagulant drugs from china, Lumbrokinase)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

What drug is superior pradaxa or warfarin? I have two metal bare stents and a history of atrial defibrillation.

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

My mother has severe aortic stenosis and has converted to a-fib a few days ago. She was placed on pradaxa. Is it the right drug choice for her? Thanks

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Whether New oral anticoagulant drugs (pradaxa 150 2x/day) may be combined with anti-platelet drugs (Plavix (clopidogrel) 75 mg/day)?? i'm in Af also CAD??

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

$44 video appointments with $19/month membership^*

^*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.