Bivalirudin (ANS) TM
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Active ingredients: bivalirudin
Pack: Bivalirudin (ANS) 250 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: BIVALIRUDIN ANS bivalirudin (as trifluoroacetate) 250 mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
BIVALIRUDIN ANS is indicated for use as an anticoagulant: , in the treatment of patients with moderate to high risk acute coronary syndromes (ACS) (unstable angina/non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (UA/NSTEMI) who are undergoing early invasive management, and , in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). ,BIVALIRUDIN ANS is intended for use with aspirin. ,A P2Y12 antagonist (eg clopidogrel or ticlopidine) may be used in addition to aspirin.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Bolus
- White or almost white lyophilized cake or powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient bivalirudin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
