Ingredient

Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is a substance that inhibits blood coagulation and prevents the formation of blood clots.

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MFDS ingredient code M251630

What does it do?

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is an anticoagulant that belongs to the direct thrombin inhibitor class. It is used to regulate the blood coagulation process to prevent the formation of clots. It is primarily used in the prevention and treatment of thrombosis.

This substance directly blocks the coagulation factor thrombin in the blood, thereby disrupting the process of blood clotting. As a result, it prevents the formation of blood clots and inhibits the expansion of already formed clots, helping to maintain smooth blood flow within the vessels.

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Good to know

In contrast to warfarin, dabigatran etexilate mesylate does not affect the vitamin K pathway and directly inhibits thrombin. As a result, there are fewer dietary restrictions and relatively fewer drug interactions during its use. It is also characterized by a rapid onset of action and consistent efficacy.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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