FDA Approves XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) to Treat Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism, and to Reduce the Risk of Recurrent Events
XARELTO® Has the Broadest Indication Profile of Any New Oral Anticoagulant
Summary:
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Janssen) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved XARELTO® (rivaroxaban), an oral anticoagulant, for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE), and to reduce the risk of recurrence of DVT and PE following initial treatment.
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02 November 2012, 17:45 PM EDT
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Healthcare
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| Geographic Relevance: | New Jersey
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| Job ID: | 58325 |
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