Rivaroxaban Gains FDA Indications For The Treatment And Prevention Of DVT And PE

The FDA today expanded the indication for rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Johnson & Johnson) to include the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and to reduce the risk of recurrent DVT and PE. The oral anticoagulant is already approved to reduce the post-surgical risk of DVT and PE  after hip and knee replacement…

Click here to continue reading…