How Many Days Before Dental Cleaning And Surgery Should Taking 'Pradaxa' Stopped?

Posted on Sat, 14 Dec 2013

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Sat, 14 Dec 2013 Answered on

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Question : how many days before dental cleaning and possible surgery must I stop pradaxa?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer: 3 days Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query The half like of dabigatran (pradaxa) is 12-14 hours but in practice we stop the drug 3 days prior to a surgical procedure to prevent the risks of excessive bleeding. I would like to add here that since you are suffering from atrial fibrillation I strongly recommend that you seek cardiology clearance for the dental procedure before stopping the drug. I hope I was of help, if you have any furthe queries please get back to me I wish you good health Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (37 minutes later)

Thank you. It seems your reply is about what I thought but dentist and cardiologist referred me to each other. How is a poor mortal to know?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: Hello Detailed Answer: Thanks for the query I understand you concern, it is ultimately the cardiologist who has to decide how soon or late to stop the drug as it his organ of speciality that we are worried about. Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar