FRAGMIN vs PRADAXA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 13, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FRAGMIN and PRADAXA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	FRAGMIN	PRADAXA
Rating	64/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$27.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DALTEPARIN SODIUM	DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE MESYLATE
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Oral pellets
Drug class	—	Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications	Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis

fragmin pradaxa

Rating

64/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$27.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DALTEPARIN SODIUM

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE MESYLATE

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Oral pellets

Drug class

—

Direct Thrombin Inhibitor

Boxed warning

Treats

Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications

Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Fragmin or Pradaxa?

By our independent rating, Pradaxa scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Fragmin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Fragmin and Pradaxa?

Fragmin contains Dalteparin Sodium, while Pradaxa contains Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.