Pradaxa contains the active ingredient dabigatran etexilate, an anticoagulant or blood-thinning medication. It prevents the formation of blood clots which can block the arteries or veins and cause potentially fatal events such as stroke and thromboembolism. The medicine may be prescribed to individuals who have had major leg surgery and those at increased risk of developing a blood clot.
For more information, see Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate).
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