What is Praxbind? Uses, warnings & side effects

What is Praxbind? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Feb 14, 2024

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Praxbind overview

BRAND NAMES:

Praxbind

Generic Names:

Praxbind

Uses:

Used during emergency or life-threatening situations when bleeding cannot be controlled and the patient is using dabigatran (a blood thinner).

Therapeutic Classes:

Antidote

Forms:

Injectable

How it’s taken:

By injection

What is Praxbind used for?

What form(s) does Praxbind come in?

Injectable

What are common Praxbind dosages?

Vial 50ml of 2.5gm/50ml

Praxbind images - What does Praxbind look like?

Praxbind
50ml of 2.5gm/50ml vial

How to take Praxbind

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Praxbind

Praxbind contraindications - Who shouldn't take Praxbind?

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to idarucizumab.

Praxbind warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bleeding problems or a history of blood clot problems. Tell your doctor if you have hereditary fructose intolerance, because this medicine contains sorbitol.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clotsBleeding problems
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

Praxbind interactions & what to avoid when taking Praxbind

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bleeding problems or a history of blood clot problems. Tell your doctor if you have hereditary fructose intolerance, because this medicine contains sorbitol.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clotsBleeding problems
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Praxbind side effects - How does Praxbind make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood