The
media sometimes snookers even nurses when it comes to new drugs. The fancy ads,
testimonials by “doctors” on commercials and even patients can influence our
opinions. However, be warned…as a new nurse, it’s so important that you first
do a bit of fact finding before you buy into the latest new miracle drug.
Dabigatran
(Pradaxa) seems like a wonder drug, right? It has the same effect as Warfarin
(Coumadin) but without the need for weekly blood work. However, don’t throw Warfarin out the window yet!
There are important differences between these two anti-coagulants that nurses need to understand to help patients make good decisions.
There are important differences between these two anti-coagulants that nurses need to understand to help patients make good decisions.
