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Medicines bivalirudinQuestion & answer

bivalirudin · Medicine question

Is bivalirudin indicated for children under 18 years old?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Bivalirudin has no relevant indication for use in children under 18 years old across all indications.

Sources for this answer

Bivalirudin 250 mg Powder for solution for injection vialReig Jofre UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 2Document updated 22 August 2025

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