Comparing Pradaxa vs Warfarin

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Pradaxa dabigatran

Warfarin

Prescribed for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis - Prophylaxis, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism Prophylaxis... View more

Warfarin tablets are effective at "thinning" the blood; however, several factors affect warfarin blood levels including diet (particularly the intake of vitamin K), ethnicity, other medications or... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Thrombin inhibitors

Coumarins and indandiones

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	60 each
Dosage	150 mg
Per Unit^*	$8.46
Cost^*	$507.40

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	5 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.30
Cost^*	$29.56

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule

Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

Coumadin, Jantoven

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

17 hours

72 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category D Positive evidence of risk

For Women With Mechanical Heart Valves

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

For Other Pregnant Populations

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Drug Interactions

A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with Pradaxa:

97 major drug interactions (335 brand and generic names)
151 moderate drug interactions (732 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (16 brand and generic names)

A total of 599 drugs are known to interact with warfarin:

135 major drug interactions (600 brand and generic names)
394 moderate drug interactions (3460 brand and generic names)
70 minor drug interactions (230 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Nutrition and diet can affect your treatment with warfarin. Therefore, it is important to keep... View more
Using warfarin together with alcohol can cause you to bleed more easily. If you take warfarin you... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 19, 2010

June 08, 1954

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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