Bivalirudin precautions

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Contraindications and Precautions

• The drug must not be given to patients with clinically relevant preexisting bleeding disorders of any origin.
• Allergy to Bivalirudin or other ingredients of the preparation.
• Women planning to become pregnant (Pregnancy Category B) or wishing to start breast-feeding (effects on the newborn not known) should ask their clinician.
• Patients with significantly reduced renal function should receive Bivalirudin in reduced doses.
• Pediatric patients should not be treated, because there is no clinical experience.