FDA Approves Alternative to Plavix

Thursday, July 21, 2011

FDA Approves Brilinta
as Alternative to Plavix
The FDA has approved the blood-thinning drug Brilinta for heart patients with
acute coronary syndrome, a group of symptoms seen in conditions such as
heart attack and angina, that reduce blood flow to the heart.

• Details on pros and cons of this new heart drug.

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