Dabigatran Overview and Clinical Use
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What is dabigatran's classification?

Anticoagulant

What is dabigatran's mechanism of action?

Direct thrombin inhibitor

What is a direct thrombin inhibitor for dabigatran?

The drug binds with and inhibits thrombin in the blood and clots, preventing the conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin.

What is dabigatran etexilate?

<p>An oral prodrug that undergoes rapid conversion to dabigatran.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why use dabigatran?

<p>Decrease formation of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and atrial fibrillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is PE?

<p>Pulmonary embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is DVT?

<p>Deep vein thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is atrial fibrillation?

<p>The atrium is quivering, and the blood is not moving, leading to a risk of clot/stroke.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the atrium send blood to?

<p>The brain and periphery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is dabigatran approved for?

<p>Only for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of dabigatran over warfarin?

<p>Rapid onset, no need to monitor anticoagulation, few drug-food interactions, lower risk of major bleeding, and predictable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can the same dose of dabigatran be used for all patients regardless of age or weight?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an adverse drug reaction of dabigatran?

<p>Bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you give dabigatran?

<p>Orally</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you need to evaluate to give dabigatran?

<p>Look for bleeding or life-threatening hemorrhage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should people who know they are going to have surgery take dabigatran?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you reverse dabigatran-related bleeding?

<p>Praxbind</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Praxbind?

<p>A monoclonal antibody that binds and encapsulates dabigatran.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you treat a life-threatening hemorrhage?

<p>Treat with recombinant factor VIIa or factor XI complex may be tried.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is dabigatran a high protein binder?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some drug interactions with dabigatran?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction between dabigatran and aspirin?

<p>Increased risks of bleeding complications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction between fluoxetine and dabigatran?

<p>Increased risk of bleeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction between dabigatran and rivaroxaban?

<p>Increased risk of bleeding, including sometimes fatal hemorrhage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction between warfarin and dabigatran?

<p>Increased risk of bleeding, including fatal hemorrhage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dabigatran Overview

  • Classification: Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.
  • Mechanism of Action: Direct thrombin inhibitor that prevents fibrinogen conversion into fibrin and inhibits factor XIII.

Prodrug Information

  • Dabigatran etexilate: An oral prodrug rapidly converted to dabigatran.

Clinical Use

  • Indications: Decreases formation of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and prevents stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
  • Atrial Fibrillation: Characterized by quivering atria leading to risk of clot/stroke.

Patient Population

  • Approved specifically for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke and systemic embolism.

Advantages Over Warfarin

  • Rapid onset of action with no requirement for routine anticoagulation monitoring.
  • Fewer drug-food interactions and lower risk of major bleeding.
  • Predictable pharmacokinetics, allowing for consistent dosing across patient demographics.

Administration and Monitoring

  • Route: Administered orally.
  • Evaluation: Crucial to assess patients for any indicators of bleeding and potential life-threatening hemorrhage before administration.

Surgical Considerations

  • Discontinue dabigatran prior to surgery to minimize bleeding risks.

Bleeding and Reversal

  • Primary Adverse Reaction: Bleeding is the main concern.
  • Reversal Agent: Praxabind is a monoclonal antibody that neutralizes dabigatran effects.

Management of Hemorrhage

  • For life-threatening hemorrhage, treatment options include recombinant factor VIIa or factor XI complex.

Pharmacokinetics

  • Protein Binding: Dabigatran is not a high protein-bound drug; dialysis can effectively remove a significant portion of the drug.

Drug Interactions

  • Notable interactions:
    • Aspirin with dabigatran increases bleeding risk.
    • Fluoxetine can heighten bleeding risk.
    • Rivaroxaban and warfarin both significantly increase the risk of bleeding complications, including potentially fatal hemorrhage.

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This quiz covers the essential aspects of Dabigatran, an anticoagulant medication. It includes its classification, mechanism of action, clinical indications, and advantages over traditional anticoagulants like Warfarin. Ideal for students studying pharmacology or medicine.

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