Patient was educated on the side effects of using Pradaxa as follows:
- Nausea and vomiting
- These are some of the most common side effects of Pradaxa.
- Taking Pradaxa with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting.
- Internal bleeds
- Internal bleeding, especially GI bleeds happen to be one of the most significant side effects in patients taking Pradaxa.
- This can result in findings, such as, coughing up of blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, red colored urine, bleeding per rectum that is either bright red or brown black in color.
- Anaphylaxis
- A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Pradaxa.
- Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing.
- This is an emergency and medical attention should be sought immediately, without any delay.
- Bleeding gums
- Patients taking Pradaxa can present with easy gingival bleeding.
- Sometimes, the bleeding can be easily precipitated, even during brushing of the teeth.
