Dabigatran is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC). It works by preventing the formation of blood clots in the body.
Bleeding
Dabigatran is used to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
It is also used to prevent blood clots in the veins after knee or hip replacement surgery. Additionally, it reduces the risk of stroke and blood clots in people who have abnormal heart beats.
People who are presently experiencing any unusual bleeding or are allergic to Dabigatran should not take it. Dabigatran is also not for use in people with artificial (prosthetic) heart valves. Therefore, do not take it if you have ever had or plan to have a valve in your heart replaced.