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Investigational drug said to cut need for heparin.

Authors :
McCann, Brian
Source :
Drug Topics; 4/21/97, Vol. 141 Issue 8, p36, 1p, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Discusses the results of two clinical trials of the platelet inhibitor Aggrastat (tirofiban) developed by Merck & Co. for angina patients. Potential to cut the risk of death and cardiac complications; Reduction of the need for heparin; Cost of widespread tirofiban use; Merck's plan to file a New Drug Application for tirofiban in late 1997.

Subjects

Subjects :
DRUG therapy for angina pectoris

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00126616
Volume :
141
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Drug Topics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9708294341