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Are we being told the whole truth about Pradaxa, the new 'wonder' stroke drug?
The anti-clotting effect of Pradaxa can't be reversed quickly. Emergency procedures such as blood transfusions or dialysis are needed.
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 20, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Blood-Thinner Pradaxa: What You Should Know
When the blood-thinner drug Pradaxa (dabigatran) was FDA-approved in 2010 to prevent stroke in people at high risk, a major selling point was that it doesn't require frequent blood tests and dose adjustments like the old standby drug, warfarin.
Source: WebMD Health - July 25, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fewer Major Bleeds on Dabigatran vs Rivaroxaban for AF Fewer Major Bleeds on Dabigatran vs Rivaroxaban for AF
In elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), dabigatran and rivaroxaban provide comparable protection against thromboembolic stroke but dabigatran is safer, according to a new analysis.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

rt-PA After Antagonizing Dabigatran by Idarucizumab rt-PA After Antagonizing Dabigatran by Idarucizumab
This case demonstrates the safe and successful treatment of ischemic stroke with rt-PA in a patient on dabigatran, following reversal of dabigatran with idarucizumab.Journal of Medical Case Reports
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Pradaxa Blood Thinner May Beat Warfarin After Bleeding Episode
Research also shows that resuming any anticoagulant is still safer than stopping the drugs in these casesSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bleeding, Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fewer Bleeds on Uninterrupted Dabigatran vs Warfarin in AF Ablation Fewer Bleeds on Uninterrupted Dabigatran vs Warfarin in AF Ablation
"Now we have high-quality data showing that if you perform this procedure on uninterrupted dabigatran, the risk of stroke is extremely low," said a researcher about the randomized RE-CIRCUIT trial.Heartwire from Medscape
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

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