By Colin Kellaher

Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) Janssen Pharmaceutical Cos. unit Monday said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the blood thinner Xarelto for the prevention of venous thromboembolism, or blood clots, in acutely ill medical patients.

Janssen said the approval for Xarelto, which it jointly developed with Germany's Bayer AG (BAYN.XE), covers hospitalized acutely ill medical patients at risk for thromboembolic complications who aren't at high risk of bleeding.

Janssen said the FDA has granted Xarelto eight indications, including six specifically for the treatment, prevention and reduction in the risk of recurrence of venous thromboembolism across a range of patient populations.

Write to Colin Kellaher at colin.kellaher@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 14, 2019 09:37 ET (13:37 GMT)

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