Safety and Tolerability of Dabigatran Etexilate in Adolescents

Open-label Safety and Tolerability Study of Dabigatran Etexilate Mesilate Given for 3 Days at the End of Standard Anticoagulant Therapy in Children Aged 12 Years to Less Than 18 Years

To investigate the safety and tolerability of dabigatran etexilate capsules in a small group of eight adolescent patients.

Inclusion criteria:

1. males or females 12 to less than 18 years of age
2. objective diagnosis of primary VTE
3. completion of planned treatment course with LMWH or OAC for primary VTE
4. written informed consent by parent (legal guardian) and patient assent

Exclusion criteria:

1. weight less than 32 kg
2. conditions associated with increased risk of bleeding
3. severe renal dysfunction or requirement for dialysis
4. active infective endocarditis
5. hepatic disease
6. pregnant females or females not using medically accepted contraceptive method
7. anemia or thrombocytopenia
8. use of prohibited or restricted drug within previous week
9. received investigational drug within past 30 days
10. unreliable patients or patients who have any condition that would not allow safe participation in study