Complete adverse effect profile including incidence rates and management
Important Safety Information
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unexpected symptoms. For serious or life-threatening side effects, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Bleeding (most common; can range from minor bruising to serious hemorrhage)
Gastrointestinal symptoms (dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain)
Gastroesophageal reflux
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort or upset
Minor cuts that bleed longer than usual
Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
Gum bleeding
Major bleeding (intracranial hemorrhage, gastrointestinal bleeding, retroperitoneal bleeding)
Fatal hemorrhage
Spinal or epidural hematoma (with neuraxial anesthesia or spinal puncture)
Hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria)
Thrombocytopenia
Esophagitis or esophageal ulceration
Acute renal failure (in patients with underlying renal impairment)
Like all medications, Dabigatran can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes this medication will experience them. Many side effects are dose-dependent and may improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Others may require dose adjustment or medical attention.
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
Seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience signs of: