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Sanofi-aventis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Receive European Approval For DuoPlavin/DuoCover Tablet

DuoPlavin/DuoCover is indicated for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in adult patients already taking both clopidogrel and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). It is a fixed dose combination medicinal product for continuation of therapy in non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome including patients undergoing a stent placement following percutaneous coronary intervention.

DuoPlavin/DuoCover is also indicated for the treatment of ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.

Both the parties said that the new formulation of DuoPlavin/DuoCover carrying both these antiplatelets in one single tablet contributes to reducing daily pill burden for patients.