ANGIOMAX vs CALCIPARINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ANGIOMAX and CALCIPARINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ANGIOMAX	CALCIPARINE
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$2.17 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BIVALIRUDIN	HEPARIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Sandoz	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Anti-Coagulant	Anti-Coagulant
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Unstable Angina	Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis

angiomax calciparine

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$2.17 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BIVALIRUDIN

HEPARIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Sandoz

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Anti-Coagulant

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Unstable Angina

Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Angiomax or Calciparine?

By our independent rating, Calciparine scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Angiomax. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Angiomax and Calciparine?

Angiomax contains Bivalirudin, while Calciparine contains Heparin Calcium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.