Information about Bivalirudin

Generic Name : Bivalirudin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Bivalirudin are provided here.

Pronunciation : bye VAL i roo din

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Bivalirudin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y44.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / Antithrombotics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Bivalirudin

India :

Bivasave | Bivasave (250mg) | Bivastat (250mg)

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International :

Angiomax

Why is Bivalirudin Prescribed? (Indications)

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 should Bivalirudin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with major bleeding and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Bivalirudin?

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 should Bivalirudin 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.

What are the warnings and precautions for Bivalirudin?

• 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.

What are the side effects of Bivalirudin?

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.