Dabigatran
(Pradaxa, Dabigatran)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
Yes
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
The capsules should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water, to facilitate delivery to the stomach. Patients should be instructed not to open the capsule as this may increase the risk of bleeding. The coated granules should be mixed with food prior to intake and only be used with apple juice or the soft foods mentioned in the instructions for administration. After mixing with food or apple juice, the medicinal product has to be administered within 30 minutes. The coated granules are not compatible with milk or milk products.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Dabigatran
Usual formulation brand names
Pradaxa
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - coating improves bioavailability of the drug
Modified release
-
Film coated
-
Enteric coated
-
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
-
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
-
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
This medicinal product is not compatible with feeding tubes.
Notes
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