Drug Class Description
Antithrombotic
Generic Name
Bivalirudin
Drug Description
Each vial contains 250 mg bivalirudin. After reconstitution 1 ml contains 50 mg bivalirudin. After dilution 1 ml contains 5 mg bivalirudin.
Presentation
Powder for concentrate for solution for injection or infusion.White to off-white lyophilised powder
Indications
Angiox is indicated as an anticoagulant in adult patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary PCI.
Angiox is also indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unstable angina/non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (UA/NSTEMI) planned for urgent or early intervention.
Angiox should be administered with aspirin and clopidogrel.
Adult Dosage
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Angiox should be administered by a physician experienced in either acute coronary care or in coronary intervention procedures.
Posology
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