The tables below offer guidance on whether to hold certain common classes of medications prior to surgery. Dabigatran (Pradaxa). 4 hours.
Timing for ceasing dabigatran (Pradaxa)] prior to surgery classified differently than for anticoagulant therapy). In some
Timing for ceasing dabigatran (Pradaxa)] prior to surgery Specialist advice should be sought when warfarin therapy is stopped prior to
dabigatran (Pradaxa) prior to surgery( ). Dabigatran (Pradaxa). (110 or 150 mg twice a day). Low bleeding risk surgery. High bleeding risk
➢ Bridging is usually necessary with long HOLD PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. (Assess renal continue DAPT around the time of surgery (do not hold DAPT).
○ Orbital surgery/major eyelid surgery/lacrimal surgery/ eye removal Hold Recommendations Prior to Procedure. Low Risk: Patients not included in
Holding dabigatran prior to a procedure is based on renal function and prior to surgery. Refer to the Thrombotic Risk Stratification for the full.
HOLD PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. (Assess renal function for renally cleared continue DAPT around the time of surgery (do not hold DAPT).
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) ADHD Drugs (non-stimulant) Guanfacine (Intuniv). Do NOT hold prior to surgery. Risk of rebound hypertension if withheld
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