2011
DOI: 10.2146/ajhp100348
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Dabigatran etexilate: A novel oral direct thrombin inhibitor

Abstract: Dabigatran etexilate, the first oral DTI marketed in the United States, is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Dabigatran may be a viable option for anticoagulation in some patients due to its oral administration, rapid onset of action, and predictable anticoagulant effects.

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“…Although the INR and pTT are not adequately reliable indicators of the anticoagulation effect of dabigatran, the thrombin time is sensitive to the presence of dabigatran activity. 200 On the basis of our current understanding of pharmacokinetics, intravenous alteplase may be reasonable in patients with normal thrombin time, aPTT, and PT, but this is not well studied and should be a subject of future research.…”
Section: Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Dabigatran and Argatroban)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although the INR and pTT are not adequately reliable indicators of the anticoagulation effect of dabigatran, the thrombin time is sensitive to the presence of dabigatran activity. 200 On the basis of our current understanding of pharmacokinetics, intravenous alteplase may be reasonable in patients with normal thrombin time, aPTT, and PT, but this is not well studied and should be a subject of future research.…”
Section: Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Dabigatran and Argatroban)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The ecarin clotting time (ECT) demonstrates a linear relationship with direct thrombin inhibitor levels, and a normal ECT generally excludes a significant direct thrombin inhibitor effect and is not influenced by other anticoagulants; however, this test may not be available at all hospitals. 128 As newer anticoagulation agents become available, for instance, direct factor Xa inhibitors, specific assays of activity may be required.…”
Section: Diagnostic Testsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a pilot study of 65 patients with acute stroke who received Argatroban along with IV rtPA, sICH occurred in 3 (4.6%) patients. 40 Because of such limited data on dabigatran and IV rtPA, the safety and efficacy of thrombolysis in patients taking direct thrombin inhibitors is not known. Although the INR and pTT are not adequately reliable indicators of the anticoagulation effect of dabigatran, the thrombin time (TT) is sensitive to the presence of dabigatran activity.…”
Section: Direct Thrombin Inhibitorsmentioning
confidence: 99%