Dabigatran ethyl ester is an emerging oral anticoagulant which is a direct inhibitor of thrombin activity. IC50 value:Target: thrombinDabigatran provides a stable anticoagulation effect without any need to perform periodical laboratory controls. Of note, there is a growing amount of clinical evidence which shows its safety and efficacy. For these reasons, Dabigatran may suppose a revolution in oral anticoagulation. Dabigatran etexilate was rapidly converted to Dabigatran, with peak plasma dabigatran concentrations being attained after approximately 1.5 h; the bioavailability of Dabigatran after p.o. administration of Dabigatran etexilate was 7.2%.
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