Pradaxa and Xeroderma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Xeroderma is reported as a side effect among people who take Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Heparin, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Xeroderma when taking Pradaxa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 86,033 people who have side effects when taking Pradaxa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pradaxa?

Pradaxa has active ingredients of dabigatran etexilate mesylate. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 86,905 Pradaxa users. Check the latest studies of Pradaxa.

What is Xeroderma?

Xeroderma (dry skin include itching and red, cracked or flaky skin) is found to be associated with 57 drugs and 286 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Xeroderma.

On Jan, 07, 2026

86,033 people reported to have side effects when taking Pradaxa.
Among them, 8 people (0.01%) have Xeroderma.

Among these 8 people:

How long have people been on Pradaxa when they have Xeroderma? *

What is the gender of people who have Xeroderma when taking Pradaxa? *

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

What is the age of people who have Xeroderma when taking Pradaxa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pradaxa? *

Zithromax: 6 people, 75.00%
Symbicort: 6 people, 75.00%
Amlodipine: 6 people, 75.00%
Micardis: 6 people, 75.00%
Diovan: 6 people, 75.00%
Esidrix: 6 people, 75.00%
Estraderm: 6 people, 75.00%
Heparin: 6 people, 75.00%
Isosorbide Mononitrate: 5 people, 62.50%
Albuterol: 5 people, 62.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Xeroderma? *

Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 7 people, 87.50%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 7 people, 87.50%
Hepatitis A: 6 people, 75.00%
Dyspnea Exertional: 6 people, 75.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 6 people, 75.00%
Enlarged Heart: 6 people, 75.00%
Fall: 6 people, 75.00%
Gingivitis (inflammation of gums): 6 people, 75.00%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 6 people, 75.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 6 people, 75.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 6 people, 75.00%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 6 people, 75.00%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 6 people, 75.00%
Itching: 6 people, 75.00%
Asthma: 6 people, 75.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dabigatran etexilate mesylate (the active ingredients of Pradaxa) and Pradaxa (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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