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bivalirudin · Medicine question

Which sites on thrombin does bivalirudin bind to?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Bivalirudin binds to both the catalytic site and the anion-binding exosite of fluid-phase and clot-bound thrombin.

Sources for this answer

Bivalirudin 250 mg Powder for solution for injection vialReig Jofre UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated 22 August 2025

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