Bivalirudin (Angiomax) (Last Updated - 3/29/2005)
-direct thrombin inhibitor anti-coagulant
-Uses:
-anti-coagulation in pts. w/ Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) --> low cross-reactivity w/ Heparin
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References:
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacologic Basis Of Therapeutics - 10th Edition - 2001. Chapter 55.