Results for tag: "Angiomax"

Angiomax is a cardiovascular drug used to treat patients with unstable angina and non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). It is a direct thrombin inhibitor, meaning it works by blocking the action of thrombin, an enzyme involved in the clotting process. Angiomax is used in combination with aspirin and other anticoagulants to reduce the risk of clotting and improve blood flow. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Angiomax is a widely used drug in the cardiovascular market, and is approved for use in the United States, Europe, and other countries. It is available in both generic and branded forms, and is often prescribed in combination with other drugs. Companies in the Angiomax market include The Medicines Company, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pfizer, and Merck & Co. Show Less Read more