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Pradaxa 150 mg/1

dabigatran etexilate mesylate · CAPSULE · Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Pradaxa (dabigatran) is an oral anticoagulant medication used to help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, and it may also be prescribed to treat or prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. This medication works by inhibiting thrombin, an enzyme involved in blood clot formation.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Pradaxa
Generic Name
dabigatran etexilate mesylate
NDC Code (Product)
0597-0360
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Strength
150 mg/1
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA022512
Marketing Start
07/28/2017

Recall History

No Recall History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pradaxa used for?

Pradaxa (dabigatran) is an oral anticoagulant medication used to help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, and it may also be prescribed to treat or prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. This medication works by inhibiting thrombin, an enzyme involved in blood clot formation.

Is Pradaxa a controlled substance?

Pradaxa is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Pradaxa?

The generic name for Pradaxa is dabigatran etexilate mesylate. There are no other listed brand versions of dabigatran etexilate mesylate.

What is the NDC code for Pradaxa 150 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Pradaxa 150 mg/1 is 0597-0360, listed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc..

Product NDC

0597-0360

Package NDC

0597-0360-55

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