Avita (Tretinoin Cream) and Dabigatran

• Generic Name: tretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Refissa, Renova, Retin-A, Tretinoin Emollient Topical, Retin A Micro Gel, Retisol-A, Stie Vaa, Stie Vaa Forte, Stievaa, Vitinoin, Altinac, Tretin-X, Retin A Micro Gel Pump, Renova Pump, Retin-A Micro Microsphere Pump, Tretinoin Microsphere

• It is used to treat pimples (acne).

• Generic Name: dabigatran
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pradaxa

Dabigatran is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. dabigatran is used when the atrial fibrillation is not caused by a heart valve problem.

Dabigatran is also used after hip replacement surgery to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

Dabigatran is also used to treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to lower your risk of having a repeat DVT or PE.

Dabigatran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.