Bivalirudin Medication Information

Get detailed information on Bivalirudin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Bivalirudin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Bivalirudin

Pronunciation : bye VAL i roo din

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

Trade Names/Brand Names of Bivalirudin

India :

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

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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.