Angiomax (Bivalirudin) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 24, 2012

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Angina facts

Angina is one of many causes of chest pain.
Angina is chest pain that is a result of inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), exercise stress test, stress echocardiography, stress thallium, and cardiac catheterization are important in the diagnosis of angina.
Treatment of angina includes rest, medications, angioplasty, and/or coronary artery bypass surgery.

Introduction to angina

Angina is one of the serious causes of chest pain. “Angina” is an abbreviation of angina pectoris, a Latin term for “squeezing of the chest.” Chest pain is a common symptom caused by many different conditions. Some causes require prompt medical attention, such as angina, heart attack, blood clots i...

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Advise patients to watch carefully for any signs of bleeding or bruising and to report these to their health care provider when they occur.

Advise patients to discuss with their health care provider their use of any other medications, including over-the-counter medications or herbal products, prior to Angiomax (bivalirudin) use. Examples of other medications that should not be taken with Angiomax (bivalirudin) are warfarin and heparin.

Last reviewed on RxList: 7/20/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.