Ingredient

Dabigatran Etexilate

Dabigatran etexilate is an anticoagulant component that prevents blood clot formation by inhibiting blood coagulation.

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MFDS ingredient code M265645

What does it do?

Dabigatran etexilate belongs to the class of direct thrombin inhibitors that regulate blood coagulation. It is mainly used for the prevention and treatment of thrombosis and plays a role in preventing excessive blood coagulation.

This component directly inhibits thrombin, a coagulation factor in the blood, blocking the process of blood clotting. As a result, it prevents the formation of clots and ensures smooth blood flow within the blood vessels.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike warfarin, dabigatran etexilate has the characteristic of directly inhibiting thrombin without affecting the vitamin K pathway. Therefore, it has fewer dietary restrictions and relatively fewer drug interactions when taken.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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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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