FDA Approves Dalteparin Sodium for VTE in Pediatric Patients
- FLASCO
- May 30, 2019
- Drugs
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On May 16, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration approved dalteparin sodium (FRAGMIN®, Pfizer, Inc.) to reduce the recurrence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pediatric patients 1 month of age and older. This is the first FDA-approved therapy to treat VTE in pediatric patients. Approval was based on evidence from two prospective, single-arm, multi-center…