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2 Cardiovascular system
02-08-01 Hirudins

Bivalirudin
Formulary
  • Approved for preventing thrombosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary artery interventions.
  • For use instead of abciximab in some low risk patients.
  • Approved in combination with aspirin and clopidogrel for the treatment of adults with ST segment elevation MI undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, in accordance with NICE guidance. 
Link  NICE NG185: Acute coronary syndromes

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