Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Bivalirudin Injection
Bivalirudin Injection
| Generic name | Bivalirudin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Anticoagulants (direct thrombin inhibitor) |
| Forms | Injection |
Bivalirudin is a medicine given into a vein that stops blood from clotting. It is used to help prevent unwanted blood clots during a heart artery procedure called angioplasty or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
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