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J0582 Bivalirudin (endo) 1 milligrams

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Also known as: bivalirudin, Angiomax, direct thrombin inhibitor

Bivalirudin injection (Angiomax/endoluminal use), 1 milligram, a direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant for percutaneous coronary intervention.

Clinical Context

Used during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI/angioplasty) to prevent thrombotic complications. Preferred alternative to heparin in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) due to direct thrombin inhibition mechanism.

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Specialties

cardiologyinterventional cardiologyhospital medicine

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