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Betrixaban is used to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in hospitalized patients at risk for blood clots because of the loss or decreased ability to move around or due to other factors.
Betrixaban is a factor Xa inhibitor, an anticoagulant. It works by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood and helps prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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