VORAPAXAR (ZONTIVITY) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

VORAPAXAR

What is the Trade Name for VORAPAXAR?

ZONTIVITY

What are the Indications for VORAPAXAR?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZONTIVITY is a protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) antagonist indicated for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) or with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). ZONTIVITY has been shown to reduce the rate of a combined endpoint of cardiovascular death, MI, stroke, and urgent coronary revascularization. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Patients with History of Myocardial Infarction (MI) or with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) ZONTIVITY ¬Æ is indicated for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) or with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). ZONTIVITY has been shown to reduce the rate of a combined endpoint of cardiovascular death, MI, stroke, and urgent coronary revascularization (UCR).

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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