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FDA approves expanded indication for AstraZeneca's blood thinner

Sept 3 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc (NYSE: AZN - news) said the U.S (Other OTC: UBGXF - news) . Food and Drug Administration had approved a new dose of its blood thinner, Brilinta, for patients with a history of heart attack beyond the first year.

The health regulator approved Brilinta tablets at a new 60 mg dose, the company said on Thursday. (http://bit.ly/1N65F0b) (Reporting By Samantha Kareen Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)