Overview
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Argatroban is contraindicated in: Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Patients with major bleeding, Adverse Reactions (6.1) [see] Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to argatroban. Airway, skin, and generalized hypersensitivity reactions have been reported
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
Clinical Trials
9 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Safety of Argatroban Infusion in Conduction Disturbances
Comparing Anticoagulation Strategies Using UFH, Argatroban and LMWH for ECMO Support
Efficacy Argatroban in Ischemic Stroke With Early Deterioration (EASE)
Argatroban Plus R-tPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Argatroban Combined With Antiplatelet Versus Antiplatelet for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Specialists
Providers who commonly manage this intervention
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Argatroban (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 116508003
- UMLS CUI
- C0048470
- RxNorm CUI
- 15202
- Labeler
- Mullan Pharmaceutical Inc.
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 8 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.