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Bivalirudin
Latest prescription information about Bivalirudin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Bivalirudin
Pronunciation : bye VAL i roo din
Trade Name(s):
India- Bivaflo. International- Angiomax. This medication is an anticoagulant (thrombin inhibitor), prescribed for preventing blood clots in patients with unstable angina undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty ((PTCA) procedure to open blocked arteries). When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended bolus dose is 0.75 mg/kg, followed by an infusion of 1.75 mg/kg/h for the duration of the PCI/PTCA procedure. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. After 5 minutes of administration, activated clotting time (ACT) test should be performed. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, kidney disease or a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause bleeding or bruising, avoid injury. * Avoid alcohol consumption. Side Effects : Heart- Low/high blood pressure and slow heart rate. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Genitourinary- Urinary retention. Miscellaneous- Back pain, headache, injection site pain, sleeplessness, pelvic pain, anxiety, abdominal pain, fever and nervousness. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20-25°C). |
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