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Does Pradaxa Need To Be Stopped For A Uterine Polyp Removal?

Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2017

Question: My wife suffered a large dvt in her right leg three weeks ago. She is now on a regimen of Pradaxa 150 mg twice a day. Since she began the blood thinner she has had vaginal beeding equal to a light period. Her ob/gyn examined her and she has a uterine polyp which the ob/gyn believes is the cause of bleeding.The doctor wants to remove the polyp at the hospital out patient center and states she does not need to go off Pradaxa.I am leery of this ..your thoughts plz. She is 70 years old and is in otherwise good health

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no need to stop Pradaxa.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
I have gone through your notes. The OPD procedure is a minor procedure. Usually it does not cause excessive bleeding. Therefore there is no need to stop Pradaxa. Since she had DVT just three weeks ago, it is necessary that she takes it without a break.
If at all she bleeds, there is a very effective antidote available for Pradaxa. So do not worry.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.
Regards
Dr Ramadevi Wani

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