Baxter seeks FDA approval of Rixubis in paediatric hemophilia B patients

 
Baxter International has filed an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a paediatric indication for Rixubis, Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), for the treatment of hemophilia B.

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Rixubis [Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant)]

June 27, 2013 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved Rixubis [Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant)] for use in people with hemophilia B who are 16 years of age and older. Rixubis is indicated for the control and prevention of bleeding episodes, perioperative (period extending from the time of hospitalization for surgery to the time of discharge) management, and routine use to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes (prophylaxis).

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