Does dabigatran cause thrombocytopenia? A Comprehensive Review
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Dabigatran (brand name Pradaxa), a widely used direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), is generally considered to have a safer hematologic profile than traditional anticoagulants like heparin. However, a few case reports have indicated that dabigatran can cause thrombocytopenia, a condition characterized by a low platelet count, although this is considered a rare adverse effect.
