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Is Pradaxa (dabigatran) a safe and appropriate alternative for a patient with a mechanical mitral valve who has a subtherapeutic INR of 1.25 while taking 6 mg of Acitrom (acenocoumarol)?

Asked by Female, 67 · 1 month ago

For patients with a mechanical mitral valve, dabigatran (Pradaxa) is unfortunately not a safe or appropriate alternative. Clinical guidelines show that dabigatran does not prevent clots effectively in patients with mechanical valves. The safest approach is to stick with acenocoumarol (Acitrom). Please contact your doctor or cardiologist right away. They will safely adjust your acenocoumarol dose to bring your INR back to your target range.
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Is Pradaxa (dabigatran) a safe and appropriate alternative for a patient with a mechanical mitral valve who has a subtherapeutic INR of 1.25 while taking 6 mg of Acitrom (acenocoumarol)?

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