28th February 2024

A 70-year-old diabetic gentleman with limited mobility for the past few months underwent a total knee replacement (TKR).

A 70-year-old diabetic gentleman with limited mobility for the past few months underwent a total knee replacement (TKR). Following an uncomplicated surgery, Dabigatran, a Non-vitamin Oral Anticoagulant (NOAC) was prescribed for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism. He is now being discharged on the third postoperative day and you have been asked to discuss the prescribed anticoagulant with the patient.

Select the most appropriate information which needs to be communicated to the patient from the following options: [one option only]