What is the primary route of elimination for Dabigatran etexilate?
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Correct answer: Renal excretion unchanged
Approximately 80% of dabigatran is excreted unchanged by the kidneys. This makes it crucial to adjust doses or avoid the drug entirely in patients with significant renal impairment.
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