Bivalirudin Benefits & Uses

Bivalirudin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina

Other Benefits

Heart Attack

Bivalirudin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.75 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Attack Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.75 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bivalirudin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bivalirudin is used -

Moderate

Bleeding

Mild

Headache
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Insomnia
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
Injection site pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Back Pain

Common

Nervousness

Bivalirudin Related Warnings

Is the use of Bivalirudin safe for pregnant women?

Bivalirudin is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Bivalirudin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Bivalirudin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Bivalirudin is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Bivalirudin on the Kidneys?

Bivalirudin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bivalirudin on the Liver?

Bivalirudin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Bivalirudin on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Bivalirudin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Bivalirudin with Other Drugs

Bivalirudin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Heparin

Apixaban

Moderate

Bivalirudin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bivalirudin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Endocarditis

Frequently asked Questions about Bivalirudin

Is this Bivalirudin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Bivalirudin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Bivalirudin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Bivalirudin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Bivalirudin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Bivalirudin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bivalirudin

There is no information on the effects of taking Bivalirudin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bivalirudin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Bivalirudin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown