Patient was educated on contraindications for using Pradaxa as follows: Pradaxa is not metabolized in the liver and is mainly excreted in the urine. Individuals with history of compromised renal function tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity and episodes of bleeding. Pradaxa should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Pradaxa should be avoided in individuals taking NSAIDs and other blood thinners. Taking Pradaxa along [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Pradaxa as follows: Nose bleeds, vision changes, and easy bruising Patients taking Pradaxa can present with nose bleeds and bleeding into the eye from retinal blood vessels with consequent vision changes. Pradaxa intake can also lead to easy bruising, which can occur as red brown ecchymotic patches in the skin, secondary to bleeding into the skin. Hemorrhagic stroke Patients taking Pradaxa can occasionally present with episodes [...]

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 [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Pradaxa as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Pradaxa as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with this recommendation can result in episodes of bleeding or clot formation. So, do not change your dose of Pradaxa, without your doctor’s recommendation. Take Pradaxa pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the [...]

Patient was educated on Pradaxa and its mechanism of action as follows: Pradaxa is an anticoagulant inhibiting some proteins that help clotting. Pradaxa inhibits the thrombin factor along the coagulation pathway. Pradaxa helps individuals with atrial fibrillation, by preventing formation of clot and consequent stroke. Inhibition of clot formation also offers protection against deep venous thrombosis, consequent development of pulmonary embolism and episodes of myocardial infarction and chest pain. So, Pradaxa is widely used in [...]