has role independent continuant antiviral agent benzimidazoles beta-alanine derivative pyridines carboxamidine anti-arrhythmia drug anticoagulant aromatic amide EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor dabigatran An aromatic amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-{[(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)amino]methyl}-1-methyl-1<em>H</em>-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid with the secondary amoino group of <em>N</em>-pyridin-2-yl-β-alanine. The active metabolite of the prodrug dabigatran etexilate, it acts as an anticoagulant which is used for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism. CHEBI:70752 vulnerary EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor