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Canada Approves PRADAX (Dabigatran) for Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Stroke Prevention

On the heels of the US FDA approving dabigatran, the long-awaited alternative to Coumadin (warfarin), comes word that Health Canada has as well. In Canada, dabigatran is known as PRADAX™. Because this is the first alternative to warfarin in Canada, it is big news for the afib community there. Learn more at: Health Canada Approves …

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Pradaxa (dabigatran) approved as alternative to warfarin for reducing atrial fibrillation stroke risk

The long-awaited alternative to Coumadin (warfarin) has just been approved by the US FDA. The FDA just approved Pradaxa (dabigatran) for use by those with atrial fibrillation for preventing afib-related strokes. The FDA based approval on results of the RE-LY trial, which saw patients on Pradaxa having fewer strokes than those on warfarin. And Pradaxa …

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