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news.Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announces the launch of Argatroban Injection in 0.9% sodium chloride, 250 mg/250 mL for intravenous infusion only, in the United States.
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Argatroban Injection is used to prevent or treat blood clots in adult patients who have developed antibodies to heparin or heparin-like products causing a decrease in platelets (known as heparin-induced thrombocytopenia). Argatroban Injection is also used as a blood thinner in adult patients during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a cardiac procedure, in patients who have had or are at risk for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Argatroban Injection works by blocking a certain natural substance (thrombin) that the body uses to form blood clots. This premixed formulation (250 mg in 250 mL aqueous sodium chloride solution) is supplied in a bag ready for intravenous infusion and does not require further dilution.
Argatroban Injection had annual sales of approximately $22 million in the United States, according to IMS data as of December 2014.
Teva is committed and focused on building a stronger generic injectable business globally.
As the number one generics company in the world, we can quickly bring a range of high-quality, cost-effective generic injectable treatments to patients within the doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic. This month, Teva is also reintroducing Ondansetron Injection USP 40mg/20mL and Mesna Injection.
Argatroban Injection is indicated for prophylaxis or treatment of thrombosis in adult patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Argatroban Injection is also indicated as an anticoagulant in adult patients with or at risk for HIT undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).