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Medicines bivalirudinQuestion & answer

bivalirudin · Medicine question

Why is bivalirudin used during coronary angioplasty?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It suppresses thrombin while coronary vessels are being instrumented, reducing clot formation during the procedure.

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Bivalirudin 250 mg Powder for solution for injection vialemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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