User:Mr. Ibrahem/Argatroban

Argatroban is a medication used to prevent and treat blood clots in people who have heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). It may also be used in people undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with HIT. It is given by gradual injection into a vein.

Common side effects include low blood pressure, fever, diarrhea, shortness of breath, and headache. Other side effects may include bleeding. It should not be used in people with severe liver problems. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It is an anticoagulant, specifically a direct thrombin inhibitor.

Argatroban was approved for medical use in the United States in 2000. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 50 mg costs about £50 as of 2021. This amount in the United States is about 110 USD.