new warnings about using Pradax (dabigatran) in patients with kidney impairment or certain heart conditions

You'll see new warnings about using Pradax (dabigatran) in patients with kidney impairment or certain heart conditions.

Health Canada says patients with reduced kidney function are at increased risk of bleeding with Pradax.

Pradax is mostly eliminated by the kidneys...and a decline in kidney function can increase Pradax levels.

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