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Placebo (for UFH)

Sanofi · Phase 3 active Small molecule

This drug has no known mechanism of action as it is a placebo.

This drug has no known mechanism of action as it is a placebo. Used for Atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo (for UFH)
SponsorSanofi
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

As a placebo, it does not contain any active pharmaceutical ingredient and therefore does not have a known mechanism of action. It is used as a control in clinical trials to compare the efficacy of active treatments.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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